Decidualized endometrioma diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology: A case report with immunocytochemical confirmation

Yasser M. El-Gohary, Monica T. Garcia, Parvin Ganjei-Azar

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Abstract

Endometriosis is defined as ectopic endometrial tissue which can respond to hormonal stimulation. Cutaneous endometriosis is a rare pathologic entity that can represent a clinical diagnostic challenge. We report a case of a decidualized endometrioma in a 24-year old pregnant African American woman diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology and confirmed by immunocytochemistry using CD10, ER, and Calretinin. The awareness of the pathologist of the cytologic characteristics of this uncommon entity is important to avoid diagnostic pitfalls and unnecessary diagnostic interventions during pregnancy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)373-376
Number of pages4
JournalDiagnostic cytopathology
Volume37
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2009

Keywords

  • CD10
  • Decidualization
  • Endometrioma
  • Endometriosis
  • ER

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine
  • Histology

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