Incidence of occult cancer in patients diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in situ by cervical punch biopsy or endocervical curettage.

A recent study conducted in the Republic of Korea investigated the incidence of occult cancer in patients diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in situ through punch biopsy or endocervical curettage. The study found that out of 20 patients diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in situ, six had occult cervical cancer, with four of them having cervical cancer at or greater than stage 1A1 with lymphovascular space invasion. The study suggests that conization should be performed to identify occult cancer and optimize the extent of surgery. However, it is important to note that this study has not yet undergone peer review. [Extracted from the article]