{'fraction_non_alphanumeric': 0.022026431718061675, 'fraction_numerical': 0.005139500734214391, 'mean_word_length': 5.648780487804878, 'pattern_counts': {'":': 0, '<': 0, '<?xml version=': 0, '>': 0, 'https://': 0, 'lorem ipsum': 0, 'www.': 0, 'xml': 0}, 'pii_count': 0, 'substrings_counts': 0, 'word_list_counts': {'cursed_substrings.json': 0, 'profanity_word_list.json': 0, 'sexual_word_list.json': 0, 'zh_pornsignals.json': 0}}
HISTOMORPHOLOGICAL PATTERNS OF HYSTERECTOMY SPECIMENS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL: A TWO-YEAR STUDY

Introduction: Hysterectomy is the second most common gynecological surgery next to caesarean section. The indications for hysterectomy may vary from one region to another and histomorphological pattern may also vary. Aim: The aim of the study is to analyze the various histomorphological patterns of uterine and adnexal pathology in the hysterectomy specimens. Material and Methods: This is a retrospective study done over a period of two years at the department of Pathology, Zoram Medical College, Mizoram. Data of all hysterectomy specimens during this period were analyzed. Results: Out of the 142 cases, Leiomyoma was the most common uterine pathology seen followed by adenomyosis, 63% and 13% respectively. Chronic cervicitis was the most common cervical pathology and, in the ovaries, tumor-like lesions functional cysts were the most common pathology seen. The most common indication for hysterectomy was fibroid followed by dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Conclusion: The histopathological findings correlate with the pre-operative clinical indications however, a number of lesions were incidental findings. Therefore, it is important that every hysterectomy specimen be subjected for histopathological examination for better post-operative management.