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Ciliated bodies in ovarian cyst aspirates
Acta Cytologica
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Ciliated bodies, detached ciliary tufts from columnar epithelial cells, were found in 9.20% of ovarian cyst fluid samples. Their presence indicates ciliated columnar epithelial cells, excluding follicular origin for ovarian cysts.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Cytology
- Pathology
- Cystic Neoplasms
Background:
- Ciliated bodies are cytoplasmic fragments from columnar epithelial cells.
- They are observed in various gynecologic samples, including ovarian cyst fluids.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of ciliated bodies in ovarian cyst fluids.
- To correlate the presence of ciliated bodies with cyst type and origin.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 326 ovarian cyst fluid samples.
- Histologic examination of 14 surgically removed cysts.
- Review of clinical data and ultrasound findings for remaining cases.
Main Results:
- Ciliated bodies were detected in 30 samples (9.20%) from 27 patients.
- Histology confirmed various benign cyst types, including serous cysts and cystoadenomas.
- Ultrasound and clinical data supported benign diagnoses for non-surgically treated cysts.
Conclusions:
- The presence of ciliated bodies in ovarian cysts signifies the presence of ciliated columnar epithelial cells.
- This finding helps differentiate cyst origin, excluding follicular cysts.