Cytomorphological Structure of the Greater Omentum in Borderline Ovarian Tumor

DOI: 10.47026/2413-4864-2023-3-74-83

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Gozman E.S.

Cytomorphological Structure of the Greater Omentum in Borderline Ovarian Tumor

Keywords: ovarian tumor, borderline ovarian tumor, greater omentum, cytomorphology

The article describes the cytomorphological organization of the greater omentum in borderline ovarian tumor. The cytomorphology of the greater omentum in this pathology has not been studied enough, so this work is of scientific interest, and the topic under study is relevant. The aim of the research was to study the structural organization of the greater omentum in borderline ovarian tumor. Materials and methods. Information on the cytomorphological structure of the main parts of the greater omentum was studied, described and analyzed. These include adipose, lymphoid and epithelial tissue. The cytomorphological structure features of the greater omentum were studied in 20 patients who were treated for borderline ovarian tumor. Study results. The studied preparations of greater omentaries demonstrate a normal structure of this organ without manifestations of pathological signs or other specific changes. The adipoid and loose connective tissue in the greater omentum is well expressed, and the vascular system of the organ is also developed. Lymphoid structures are found in large numbers. They are responsible for implementing immune protection and thus can restrain dissemination of atypical cells and prevent their spread. Conclusions. In borderline ovarian tumor, the greater omentum is an organ that prevents the progression of the disease and reduces the likelihood of its recurrence. It is necessary to accurately determine the histological type of tumor intraoperatively in order to avoid omentectomy in case of suspected malignancy of the tumor.

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Gozman Elena S.: Post-Graduate Student, Department of Histology, Embryology and Cytology, Kirov State Medical University, Russia, Kirov (alenablumari@yandex.ru; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6516-0322)

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Gozman E.S. Cytomorphological Structure of the Greater Omentum in Borderline Ovarian Tumor [Electronic resource] // Acta medica Eurasica. – 2023. – №3. P. 74-83. – URL: https://acta-medica-eurasica.ru/en/single/2023/3/8/. DOI: 10.47026/2413-4864-2023-3-74-83.

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