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F cells in gynaecologic malignancy

J Barton, M N Cauchi

    Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Increased fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) red blood cells, known as F cells, were found in most patients with ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. This suggests a potential link between cancer and altered red blood cell development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Gynecologic Oncology
    • Immunofluorescence

    Background:

    • Fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) is normally expressed at low levels in adult red blood cells.
    • F cells represent red blood cells that retain Hb F expression.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of F cells in patients with gynecologic malignancies.
    • To explore potential correlations between F cell numbers and cancer characteristics.

    Main Methods:

    • Detection of F cells using immunofluorescence with a specific antiserum.
    • Quantification of F cell percentages in normal individuals and cancer patients.

    Main Results:

    • Normal individuals exhibit 2.5 +/- 1.1% F cells.

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  • Elevated F cell counts were observed in 65% of ovarian cancer patients and 69% of endometrial cancer patients.
  • A significant increase in F cells was also noted in 22% of cervical cancer patients, with highest levels in ovarian and endometrial cancers.

    • Conclusions:

    • A significantly higher number of F cells is associated with gynecologic cancers, particularly ovarian and endometrial.
    • No correlation was found between F cell numbers and cancer stage or differentiation.
    • A potential humoral factor in malignant disease may interfere with erythropoiesis, leading to cellular dedifferentiation.