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Atlas Interpretation:
Type of Preparation: ThinPrep/ LBP
Magnification: Medium
Clinical History: 66 year old postmenopausal woman presents with a pelvic mass and ascites
Interpretation:
Adenocarcinoma, extrauterine
Cytomorphologic Criteria: Papillary three-dimensional clusters of cells with enlarged nuclei and very scant cytoplasm. Note nuclear molding and overlap.
Explanatory Notes: In liquid-based preparations, the three-dimensional nature of the papillary clusters may make evaluation of the component cells difficult.
Follow-up: Biopsy proven papillary adenocarcinoma in omentum and peritoneal implants - presumed ovarian primary
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