[Cytology of malignant endometrial tumors]

Endometrial cytology is made by direct endometrial sampling. It allows the appreciation of the hormonal status and the diagnosis of inflammatory and/or tumoral pathology. Evidence has been presented that the rate of endometrial cancer is on the increase. Thus, detection and diagnosis have acquired a new significance, where endometrial cytology takes a particular place. Cytologic features of adenocarcinomas in their different kinds are presented. Furthermore, cytologic aspects of uterine sarcomas are outlined, including leiomyosarcomas whose diagnosis can be made by the mean of endometrial cytology.