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Fine-needle aspiration cytology of abdominal wall endometriosis : a meaningful adjunct to diagnosis.
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DOI 10.5001/omj.2018.14
Contributors
Joshi, Avinash R., Author
Manzoor, Irmeen., Author
Patil, Sukhada., Author
Kulkarni, Maithili., Author
Publisher
Oman Medical Specialty Board.
Gregorian
2018-01
Language
English
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English abstract
Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a simple, non-invasive diagnostic modality which can be performed with ease on any superficially palpable lesion. Surgical scar endometriosis is a rare entity which presents as an abdominal lump in women of reproductive age. It is often a diagnostic pitfall for clinicians due to its nonspecific symptoms. It displays characteristic morphology, which needs to be identified and recognized by a cytopathologist for accurate diagnosis. FNAC can be used as a key diagnostic tool in cases of abdominal wall mass for appropriate patient management, thereby avoiding unnecessary diagnostic procedures. Here, we report the case of a 35-year-old woman who presented with an abdominal lump where FNAC played a vital role in the patient's management.
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Ail, Divya A., Joshi, Avinash R., Manzoor, Irmeen, Patil, Sukhada, & Kulkarni, Maithili (2018). Fine-needle aspiration cytology of abdominal wall endometriosis : a meaningful adjunct to diagnosis. Oman Medical Journal, 33 (1), 72-75.
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Journal articles