Abstract
Purpose
Endometriosis is a fairly common disease found in a variety of extra-uterine locations. Abdominal wall scar endometriosis usually presents as a cutaneous or subcutaneous mass which can be investigated easily by the noninvasive method of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).
Methods
FNA was performed by a cytopathologist on three patients presenting with varying sized swellings near the cesarean section scar.
Results
The cytologic smears revealed a combination of epithelial cells, stromal cells, and variable number of hemosiderin-laden macrophages. A diagnosis of endometriosis was provided on FNAC and later confirmed on histopathology.
Conclusions
FNAC is a valuable, cost-effective. and safe tool for diagnosing scar endometriosis and thus permits correct management of the patient.
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