| Literature DB >> 28784945 |
Hao Chen1, Robert Klein1, Stacy Arnold1, Yiying Wang2, Setsuko Chambers3, Wenxin Zheng4.
Abstract
Currently, it is widely accepted that the vast majority of ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) originate from the fallopian tube. However, due to the lack of markers or tools for the ovarian cancer identification, the early detection of HGSC remains challenging. Direct sampling of the fallopian tube can enhance sensitivity for detection of neoplastic cells when the tumor is not grossly visible. We developed a procedure to collect fallopian tube cells directly from freshly received surgical specimens, which has shown excellent correlation with histological findings. This approach lays a foundation for the future utility of minimally invasive laparoscopic screening in high-risk patient populations.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28784945 PMCID: PMC5612597 DOI: 10.3791/55887
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Vis Exp ISSN: 1940-087X Impact factor: 1.355