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Abstract
Introduction: The Paris System (TPS) 1.0 for reporting urinary cytology focused on high-grade urothelial carcinoma (HGUC) but included low-grade urothelial neoplasm (LGUN) category by evaluating cell clusters. The 2015 Japan Reporting System for Urinary Cytology (JRSUC 2015) also includes low-grade urothelial carcinoma (LGUC) category. Then, TPS 2.0 deleted the LGUN category and completely focused on HGUC detection by evaluating only individual cells. We aimed to investigate this impact from the perspective of pathologically proven LGUC diagnosis.
Methods: Voided urine samples, suspected of new-onset bladder cancer, with corresponding pathological diagnosis within 3 months of cytological diagnosis were analyzed. TPS 2.0-based cytology was statistically compared with TPS 1.0- and JRSUC 2015-based ones.
Results: 189 cases, consisting of 27 pathologically proven benign lesions, 63 LGUC, 96 HGUC, and 3 other malignancies were analyzed. Cytological diagnosis demonstrated high correlation between TPS 2.0 and JRSUC 2015 (r = 0.972, p < 0.001) and complete coincidence between TPS 2.0 and TPS 1.0 (r = 1.00, p < 0.001). One and none of 63 pathological LGUC was classified as cytological LGUC/LGUN by JRSUC 2015 and TPS 1.0, respectively, validating restricted utility of the LGUC/LGUN category. Cytological diagnosis of pathological LGUC was almost consistent across three reporting systems. These systems demonstrated similar concordance levels with pathological diagnosis (TPS 1.0 and 2.0: both r = 0.483, p < 0.001; JRSUC 2015: r = 0.484, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Even from the perspective of LGUC, TPS 2.0 would not be disadvantageous and is an excellent reporting system because of objectivity and simplicity.
期刊介绍:
With articles offering an excellent balance between clinical cytology and cytopathology, ''Acta Cytologica'' fosters the understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms behind cytomorphology and thus facilitates the translation of frontline research into clinical practice. As the official journal of the International Academy of Cytology and affiliated to over 50 national cytology societies around the world, ''Acta Cytologica'' evaluates new and existing diagnostic applications of scientific advances as well as their clinical correlations. Original papers, review articles, meta-analyses, novel insights from clinical practice, and letters to the editor cover topics from diagnostic cytopathology, gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology to fine needle aspiration, molecular techniques and their diagnostic applications. As the perfect reference for practical use, ''Acta Cytologica'' addresses a multidisciplinary audience practicing clinical cytopathology, cell biology, oncology, interventional radiology, otorhinolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology and preventive medicine.