Endometriosis of the rectovaginal septum. Diagnosis by fine needle aspiration cytology

Acta cytologica · 1986 · vol. 30(3) , pp. 313–6 · PMID:3459332 · W2409902875
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This paper details the cytologic findings in two rectovaginal endometriosis cases diagnosed via fine needle aspiration, presenting a cell pattern similar to direct endometrial samples.

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Abstract

The cytologic picture seen in two cases of rectovaginal endometriosis diagnosed by fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology is presented in detail. The cell pattern differed considerably from that previously described in fluid specimens and more closely resembled the exfoliation observed in direct endometrial samples. No previous report appears to exist on the diagnosis of rectovaginal endometriosis by FNA.

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endometriosisbowel_endometriosis

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Endometriosis Rectal Diseases Vaginal Diseases Adult Adult Biopsy, Needle Biopsy, Needle Biopsy, Needle Danazol Danazol Danazol Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Rectal Diseases

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