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Psammoma Bodies in Cervical Liquid-Based Cytology of a Kyleena User
José Eleutério Junior1,2, Vitor Alencar Arrais de Souza1, Renata Mírian Nunes Eleutério2
1Department of Women, Children and Adolescent Health, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Psammoma bodies are rare calcified structures found in Pap smears of intrauterine device (IUD) users. This study observed these laminated calcified structures in liquid-based cervical cytology, confirming their presence in IUD users.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic pathology
- Cytopathology
- Cervical cancer screening
Background:
- Psammoma bodies are rare findings in Pap smears, particularly among intrauterine device (IUD) users.
- Previous reports indicate a prevalence ranging from 0.0047% to 0.009%.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the observation of psammoma bodies in liquid-based cytology samples from the uterine cervix in IUD users.
- To describe the cytomorphological features of these structures.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of liquid-based cytology samples from the uterine cervix.
- Identification of laminated calcified structures consistent with psammoma bodies.
- Correlation with patient history of IUD use.
Main Results:
- Observed laminated calcified structures resembling psammoma bodies.
- These structures were found amidst squamous, glandular, and inflammatory cells.
- The findings are consistent with psammoma bodies in the context of IUD use.
Conclusions:
- Psammoma bodies can be identified in liquid-based cervical cytology in IUD users.
- These findings, though rare, are important for accurate cytologic interpretation.
- Further research may explore the significance and potential causes of psammoma bodies in this population.
Abstract:
Psammoma bodies in Pap smears from IUD users are rare, with reported prevalence ranging from 0.0047% to 0.009%. We observed laminated calcified structures among squamous, glandular and inflammatory cells on liquid-based cytology from the uterine cervix, features consistent with psammoma bodies.
