[Cytology of peritoneal fluid in the diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis].

Saint-Pol P; P. Saint-Pol; Leroy JL; J L Leroy; E Hermand; Éric Hermand; Hermand E; Puech J; J. Puech

[Cytology of peritoneal fluid in the diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis].

Saint-Pol P, P. Saint-Pol, Leroy JL, J L Leroy, E Hermand, Éric Hermand, Hermand E, Puech J, J. Puech

Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction · 1984 · vol. 13(7) , pp. 781–4 · PMID:6526978 · W2436301476

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This study analyzed peritoneal fluid from 104 women, finding that a positive Schiff's histochemical reaction within macrophage cytoplasm helps characterize cell populations and confirm mild pelvic endometriosis diagnoses.

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Abstract

Fluid was collected from the Ponch of Douglas at laparoscopy or laparotomy in 104 women. Macrophages were always present. The Schiff's histochemical reaction was positive inside the cytoplasm in cases of pelvic endometriosis in our study. This technique allows characterization of the cell population in cases of chronic pelvic inflammation and confirmation of the diagnosis of mild endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Ascitic Fluid Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Histocytochemistry Humans Methods Pelvis

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