What is histology in Gynecology

on histology direction it is very often associated with suspected cancer. Many women think that by posting on this analysis, the doctor is silent about my assumption simply does not want to upset ahead of time. In fact, histological examination in gynecology is, one might say, an ordinary procedure. It is prescribed to so many women for a variety of reasons.

What is histology

In medicine in general, and in particular in gynecology, Histology - the science that studies the structure, functioning and development of tissues.

The main reasons for histology in gynecology:

• Any interruption of pregnancy - a missed abortion, miscarriage, abortion. The study of placental tissue or in the early stages, the endometrium is performed to determine the cause of miscarriage and determine the status of the uterus and cervix.
• After removal of the neoplasm and tumor to determine the causes of their occurrence and determining the type (benign or malignant).
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• The study of fetal tissue in suspected adverse pregnancy.
• For diagnostic purposes after uterine curettage (to determine the state of the endometrium, cervix and other pathologies.).
• Determination of the qualitative composition of tissue or polyps papillomatoznyh formations after their removal.

Very important time to pass the examination prescribed by the doctor - histology. What it is and how it is carried out in gynecology?

Histology in gynecology is determined by five types of research:

• Histology of the placenta after a miscarriage or missed abortion. In conjunction with other tests help determine the cause of miscarriage.
• To determine the cancer. Histology indicates which form of education belongs, helps in the diagnosis and determination of treatment. For this type of analysis produced the fence of the tumor.
• uterine histology. It determines the quality of the endometrium, helping to identify the causes of bleeding irregularities on the surface of the body, pain in the lower abdomen, the structure of tumors.
• ovarian Histology in gynecology is held with all kinds of tumor growths. Material taken by puncture (puncture) the abdominal cavity.
• cervical histology able to identify problems, such as dysplasia, erosion, warts, cervical cancer. A study sent to a small piece of cervical tissue.

How is the fence material

In the hospital biopsy specimens for histology occurs directly during surgery to remove the embryo (cleaning) removal of tumors or polyps. Sometimes given special curettage with the aim of taking the material on histology.

One of the most common types of studies in gynecology - histology of the endometrium, which is carried out after a biopsy - the fence material. Endometrial biopsy is carried out in several ways:

• Using a bar mikrokyuretki several movements along the uterus wall.
• Paypel method. With flexible tube material is "sucked" out of the uterine cavity - it is more recent and less traumatic method.
• Vacuum aspiration is carried out using a special aspirator or electric pumps.

After biopsy resulting material to increase its density is placed in a special test tube with a formalin solution, or alcohol.

The material is taken on histology by biopsy - the procedure is quick and virtually painless.

Immediately after the analysis of a woman can get up and go home. The only recommendation would be sexual rest for the next two-three days. In the first days after the procedure, due to the trauma of the endometrium, there may be slight bleeding from the uterus.

As study material

Sometimes paid clinics offer urgent histology, the results of which are known after a day or even a few hours. It is important to understand that this type of analysis is less useful and should be done only when absolutely necessary.

Standard histology lasts 7-14 days and takes place in seven stages:

1. A fragment of tissue is fixed with a special solution, so that it was not damaged during the study.
2. The material is dewatered to seal.
3. Fabric impregnated with potting preparation (paraffin) to become a solid unit and an opportunity to sectioning.
4. The solidified block test material, using a microtome, are cut into small plates.
5. The slices are laid on the glass, and paint with a special solution, which helps to distinguish between different tissue structures.
6. Prepared and stained sections are sealed to ensure safety.
7. Doctors histology under the electron or light microscope to study the structure of tissues.

Histological findings must decipher the doctor. Independent attempts to understand complicated medical terms, including in Latin, often cause women only fear and panic.

If the doctor prescribes a histological examination - in any case do not give up. This is one of the most informative diagnostic methods by which you can identify and then treat even the most complex diseases, as well as to predict and stop the growth of cancer formations on the earliest stages.