EXAMINATION OF CURETTAGE MATERIAL FOR DIAGNOSIS OF ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

  • 1 January 1976
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 24  (4) , 359-367
Abstract
The histological characteristics of curettage material are described which raise the suspicion of ectopic pregnancy. In the period 1966-1975, 464 surgically removed pregnant uterine tubes, and curettage material from 143 patients were examined. On the basis of the curettage material, the suspicion of ectopic pregnancy arose in 109 cases (76%). In 34 curettage materials (24%) no histological sign referring to ectopic pregnancy was detected. Thus in 3/4 of cases examination of the endometrial specimen was of diagnostic value and indicated the necessity of surgery.