Histopathological Analysis of Hysterectomy Specimens in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Introduction: Uterus is a major hormone responsive secondary sex organ of female reproductive organ. Hysterectomy is the second most frequently performed major surgical procedure on women all over the world. A histopathological study is imperative for establishing the pathology of the specimen following hysterectomy. Materials & Methods: This was an observational study over a period of 6 months from January 2021 to June 2021 in the Department of Pathology at tertiary care teaching hospital. A histopathological analysis of 106 gynecological hysterectomy specimens were diagnosed microscopically after 24 hour formalin fixation, routine tissue processing and staining with H & E stain is included in the present study. Result: Total 106 specimens were analyzed; specific histopathological diagnosis was made in all of cases. The most common histopathological finding was Leiomyoma which was seen in 33 % (38) of cases, whereas 30.2 % (25) of cases were of Adenomyosis. Conclusion: The present study provides a good insight into incidence and different histopathological patterns of uterus in hysterectomy specimens. Histopathological examination of the hysterectomy specimens can be helpful in guiding towards diagnosis and better management of patient.