MUCINOUS CARCINOMA OF THE OVARY IN PERITONEAL FLUID

Peritoneal cytology is crucial in the diagnosis and staging of abdominal pelvic malignancies. Diagnostic pitfalls can be avoided by having an understanding different methods sampling, a familiarity with cytomorphology various specimen types, adequate clinical history, ability to prepare cell blocks and/or review other prior or concurrent specimens. Ovarian cancer second most frequent type gynecological malignancy but lethal. While high-grade serous carcinoma common histological subtype, mucinous ovary (MCO) was believed constitute around 4% ovarian It critical diagnose these rare tumors correctly ensure proper treatment, avoid mortality, preserve fertility for young women.