American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995
A 32-year-old-woman with a history of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain had left-sided pain a... more A 32-year-old-woman with a history of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain had left-sided pain and ultrasonographic documentation of a left pelvic complex cyst approximately 5 cm in diameter. Laparotomy revealed a left retroperitoneal cystic mass adjacent to the iliopsoas muscle and overlying the major pelvic vessels. The mass was dissected and excised. Histopathologic study revealed endometrioma and osseous metaplasia in a supernumerary ovary.
This review explores the role of the cytopathology laboratory in the detection and presumptive id... more This review explores the role of the cytopathology laboratory in the detection and presumptive identification of microorganisms. Sample procurement by exfoliation, abrasion, and aspiration techniques, as well as a variety of cytopreparatory and staining methods, is reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the utility of fine-needle aspiration as a rapid, safe, and cost-effective diagnositic procedure. The role of rapid interpretation and specimen triage is also discussed. Cytomorphologic features and staining characteristics are presented for a spectrum of microorganisms potentially encountered in the cytopathology laboratory. Pitfalls in diagnosis and the usefulness of special stains and ancillary techniques are also evaluated. The importance of communication, collaboration, and clinical correlation is stressed.
We describe two cases of endometriosis of the abdominal wall occurring in young, multiparous wome... more We describe two cases of endometriosis of the abdominal wall occurring in young, multiparous women in which the diagnosis was made by fine needle aspiration biopsy. One case illustrates the cytologic features of non-decidualized endometriosis: a biphasic population of stromal and glandular cells. In contrast, the other case showed large, plump stromal cells in a distinctive myxoid background, creating a picture of decidualized endometriosis. The differential diagnoses of palpable masses in the abdominal wall and the importance of clinicopathologic correlation are discussed.
Quantitation of lipid-laden macrophages has been used as a tool in the diagnosis of aspiration-re... more Quantitation of lipid-laden macrophages has been used as a tool in the diagnosis of aspiration-related respiratory disorders. Fifty-six respiratory specimens from pediatric patients with lung diseases were retrospectively reviewed, and lipid-laden macrophage indices were evaluated according to modified published grading methods. The indices from patients at high risk for aspiration were significantly different from those at low risk. A simpler and more reproducible grading method was introduced. An important issue regarding sample adequacy was also addressed.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995
A 32-year-old-woman with a history of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain had left-sided pain a... more A 32-year-old-woman with a history of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain had left-sided pain and ultrasonographic documentation of a left pelvic complex cyst approximately 5 cm in diameter. Laparotomy revealed a left retroperitoneal cystic mass adjacent to the iliopsoas muscle and overlying the major pelvic vessels. The mass was dissected and excised. Histopathologic study revealed endometrioma and osseous metaplasia in a supernumerary ovary.
... Susan B. Stowell, MA, SCT(ASCP), CMIAC, Christina M. Wiley, CT(ASCP), Nuria Perez-Reyes, MD, ... more ... Susan B. Stowell, MA, SCT(ASCP), CMIAC, Christina M. Wiley, CT(ASCP), Nuria Perez-Reyes, MD, and Celeste N. Powers, MD, Ph.D. Acta Cytologica ... The last patient had a his-tory of pelvic inflammatory disease, and extensive adhesions were seen laparoscopically. ...
Most paratracheal masses are of thyroid origin. We describe two cases of vocal fold paralysis tha... more Most paratracheal masses are of thyroid origin. We describe two cases of vocal fold paralysis that were caused by unusual paratracheal masses. In one case, a 35-year-old man was found to have a malignant lymphoma that originated in the mediastinum and extended above the clavicle. The other patient was a 53-year-old man with an enlarged left thyroid lobe, tumor invasion of the adjacent larynx and trachea, and multiple pulmonary nodules all due to adenoid cystic carcinoma. Unusual paratracheal masses presenting with vocal fold paralysis may mimic thyroid malignancies, thereby posing both diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Fine-needle aspiration cytology is often helpful in making a definitive diagnosis, but incisional biopsy is necessary in some cases.
We describe two cases of endometriosis of the abdominal wall occurring in young, multiparous wome... more We describe two cases of endometriosis of the abdominal wall occurring in young, multiparous women in which the diagnosis was made by fine needle aspiration biopsy. One case illustrates the cytologic features of non-decidualized endometriosis: a biphasic population of stromal and glandular cells. In contrast, the other case showed large, plump stromal cells in a distinctive myxoid background, creating a picture of decidualized endometriosis. The differential diagnoses of palpable masses in the abdominal wall and the importance of clinicopathologic correlation are discussed.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995
A 32-year-old-woman with a history of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain had left-sided pain a... more A 32-year-old-woman with a history of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain had left-sided pain and ultrasonographic documentation of a left pelvic complex cyst approximately 5 cm in diameter. Laparotomy revealed a left retroperitoneal cystic mass adjacent to the iliopsoas muscle and overlying the major pelvic vessels. The mass was dissected and excised. Histopathologic study revealed endometrioma and osseous metaplasia in a supernumerary ovary.
This review explores the role of the cytopathology laboratory in the detection and presumptive id... more This review explores the role of the cytopathology laboratory in the detection and presumptive identification of microorganisms. Sample procurement by exfoliation, abrasion, and aspiration techniques, as well as a variety of cytopreparatory and staining methods, is reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the utility of fine-needle aspiration as a rapid, safe, and cost-effective diagnositic procedure. The role of rapid interpretation and specimen triage is also discussed. Cytomorphologic features and staining characteristics are presented for a spectrum of microorganisms potentially encountered in the cytopathology laboratory. Pitfalls in diagnosis and the usefulness of special stains and ancillary techniques are also evaluated. The importance of communication, collaboration, and clinical correlation is stressed.
We describe two cases of endometriosis of the abdominal wall occurring in young, multiparous wome... more We describe two cases of endometriosis of the abdominal wall occurring in young, multiparous women in which the diagnosis was made by fine needle aspiration biopsy. One case illustrates the cytologic features of non-decidualized endometriosis: a biphasic population of stromal and glandular cells. In contrast, the other case showed large, plump stromal cells in a distinctive myxoid background, creating a picture of decidualized endometriosis. The differential diagnoses of palpable masses in the abdominal wall and the importance of clinicopathologic correlation are discussed.
Quantitation of lipid-laden macrophages has been used as a tool in the diagnosis of aspiration-re... more Quantitation of lipid-laden macrophages has been used as a tool in the diagnosis of aspiration-related respiratory disorders. Fifty-six respiratory specimens from pediatric patients with lung diseases were retrospectively reviewed, and lipid-laden macrophage indices were evaluated according to modified published grading methods. The indices from patients at high risk for aspiration were significantly different from those at low risk. A simpler and more reproducible grading method was introduced. An important issue regarding sample adequacy was also addressed.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995
A 32-year-old-woman with a history of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain had left-sided pain a... more A 32-year-old-woman with a history of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain had left-sided pain and ultrasonographic documentation of a left pelvic complex cyst approximately 5 cm in diameter. Laparotomy revealed a left retroperitoneal cystic mass adjacent to the iliopsoas muscle and overlying the major pelvic vessels. The mass was dissected and excised. Histopathologic study revealed endometrioma and osseous metaplasia in a supernumerary ovary.
... Susan B. Stowell, MA, SCT(ASCP), CMIAC, Christina M. Wiley, CT(ASCP), Nuria Perez-Reyes, MD, ... more ... Susan B. Stowell, MA, SCT(ASCP), CMIAC, Christina M. Wiley, CT(ASCP), Nuria Perez-Reyes, MD, and Celeste N. Powers, MD, Ph.D. Acta Cytologica ... The last patient had a his-tory of pelvic inflammatory disease, and extensive adhesions were seen laparoscopically. ...
Most paratracheal masses are of thyroid origin. We describe two cases of vocal fold paralysis tha... more Most paratracheal masses are of thyroid origin. We describe two cases of vocal fold paralysis that were caused by unusual paratracheal masses. In one case, a 35-year-old man was found to have a malignant lymphoma that originated in the mediastinum and extended above the clavicle. The other patient was a 53-year-old man with an enlarged left thyroid lobe, tumor invasion of the adjacent larynx and trachea, and multiple pulmonary nodules all due to adenoid cystic carcinoma. Unusual paratracheal masses presenting with vocal fold paralysis may mimic thyroid malignancies, thereby posing both diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Fine-needle aspiration cytology is often helpful in making a definitive diagnosis, but incisional biopsy is necessary in some cases.
We describe two cases of endometriosis of the abdominal wall occurring in young, multiparous wome... more We describe two cases of endometriosis of the abdominal wall occurring in young, multiparous women in which the diagnosis was made by fine needle aspiration biopsy. One case illustrates the cytologic features of non-decidualized endometriosis: a biphasic population of stromal and glandular cells. In contrast, the other case showed large, plump stromal cells in a distinctive myxoid background, creating a picture of decidualized endometriosis. The differential diagnoses of palpable masses in the abdominal wall and the importance of clinicopathologic correlation are discussed.
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