The histologic subtype of ovarian tumors affects the detection rate by pelvic washings
Fadare O, Mariappan MR, Wang, Hileeto D, Mcalpine J, Rimm DL. The histologic subtype of ovarian tumors affects the detection rate by pelvic washings. Cancer 2004, 102: 150-156. PMID: 15211473, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.20239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHistologic subtypeOvarian tumorsPeritoneal involvementPelvic washingsPelvic washesBorderline tumorsAdnexal massesCommon histologic subtypeClear cell carcinomaOvarian surface involvementTumor detection rateDetection rateFisher's exact testCurrent studyTumoral involvementHistologic concordanceSerous carcinomaCell carcinomaUndifferentiated carcinomaSurface involvementPeritoneal surfaceConsecutive groupClear cellsIndividual histologic subtypesMost centers