Endometrial cytodiagnosis with the Uterobrush and Endocyte

Acta Cytol. 1996 Sep-Oct;40(5):907-10. doi: 10.1159/000334001.

Abstract

Objective: To compare two endometrial cytologic sampling devices, the Uterobrush and Endocyte, for their clinical applicability.

Study design: Specimen collection and comparison in 60 women.

Results: Collection of specimens with both devices succeeded in 100% of cases and was practically painless. The cells' appearance with the Endocyte tended to be dense. Nevertheless, the amount of cells collected with both devices was adequate for diagnosis except in a few cases.

Conclusion: The Uterobrush method is simple and painless and therefore very acceptable to patients and suitable for clinical use.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endometrium / pathology*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Vaginal Smears / instrumentation*