Pelvic endometriosis diagnosed on touch imprint cytology

Selvaggi SM, Suzanne M. Selvaggi
Diagnostic cytopathology · 2002 · vol. 27(6) , pp. 379–381 · doi:10.1002/dc.10202 · PMID:12451571 · W2029703325
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This case report presents pelvic endometriosis diagnosed via touch imprint cytology in a 34-year-old woman, highlighting the identification of epithelial and spindle cell components alongside diagnostic pitfalls.

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Abstract

A case of pelvic endometriosis on touch imprint cytology in a 34-yr-old woman is presented and discussed. Touch preparations of the core biopsies showed both epithelial and spindle cell components. Bland-appearing epithelial cells, arranged in tight clusters and sheets, contained finely granular chromatin and scant cytoplasm. Clusters of bland-appearing spindle cells with oval nuclei containing small prominent nucleoli were present. The differential diagnosis and diagnostic pitfalls are discussed.

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mesh:D004716endometriosis

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Endometritis Adult Carcinoma, Endometrioid Carcinoma, Endometrioid Cytodiagnosis Cytodiagnosis Diagnosis, Differential Endometrial Neoplasms Endometrial Neoplasms Endometrial Stromal Tumors Endometrial Stromal Tumors Endometritis Endometritis Female Humans Mixed Tumor, Mullerian Mixed Tumor, Mullerian Treatment Outcome

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