HISTOLOGICAL PATTERN OF OVARIAN TUMORS IN REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUPS

OBJECTIVES: To detect the frequency of histological pattern of ovarian tumor in reproductive age group in a tertiary care Hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This cross sectional descriptive study had been carried out at dept. of obstetrics and gynecology at Isra University Hospital Hyderabad. Total 106 patients with following presenting complaint of ovarian tumors like abdominal mass, bloating, discomfort, pain or pelvic swelling and ultrasound showed ovarian mass greater than 4 cm were included in this study. Ultrasound finding was recorded. Specimen for histopathological examination was sent to pathology department. All the data was recorded on the predesigned proforma. Results: The average age of the patients was 34.57±6.2 years. Frequency of histological pattern of ovarian tumor which was epithelial cell tumor was observed in 50% (53/1060) cases followed by germ cell tumor 33.96% (36/106) and sex cord stromal tumor was 16.04% (17/106) cases. Conclusion: Our interpretations as well as outcomes are proven as significant base line data about frequency & pattern of ovarian tumors in our area and it is concluded that exact histological analysis as well as staging is curatively & prognostic-ally valuably. Key Words: Ovarian tumors, Malignancies, Histological pattern