Diagnostic Accuracy of Endometrial Sampling Methods for Determining Histologic Type and Grade in Endometrial Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

INTRODUCTION

Accurate preoperative diagnosis of histologic subtype and tumor grade is essential for optimal treatment planning. This study evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of endometrial sampling and compared it with hysteroscopy, dilation and curettage (D&C), and Pipelle biopsy in identifying the histologic subtype and tumor grade of endometrial carcinoma.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

This retrospective, single-center study analyzed data from 188 women with endometrial carcinoma who underwent primary hysterectomy following initial endometrial sampling at Galilee Medical Center (2010-2024). Patients were categorized by sampling method, and histologic concordance with final hysterectomy specimens was evaluated using Kappa statistics.

RESULTS

Overall, histologic concordance for endometrial sampling for determining histologic type and grade in endometrial cancer was 83%. Hysteroscopy showed the highest accuracy for histologic subtype (91%) and tumor grading (76.9%), followed by D&C and Pipelle biopsy. Kappa analysis revealed moderate concordance for hysteroscopy (κ = 0.729) and D&C (κ = 0.731), with Pipelle biopsy showing weaker concordance (κ = 0.441). Hysteroscopy was significantly more accurate than Pipelle in detecting tumor grade (p = 0.017).

CONCLUSION

Endometrial sampling is moderately accurate for determining histologic type and grade in endometrial cancer. Hysteroscopy offers the highest precision for preoperative diagnosis, particularly in assessing histologic type and grade, supporting its role as the preferred diagnostic method. Future studies integrating molecular markers with histologic evaluation hold promise for improving diagnostic accuracy and optimizing treatment outcomes.