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Atlas Interpretation:
Type of Preparation: ThinPrep/ LBP
Magnification: High
Clinical History: 46 year old woman, routine exam, menses at the time of office visit
Interpretation:
Endometrial cells are present in a woman >= 40 years of age.
Negative for squamous intraepithelial lesion. (See Note) Note: Endometrial cells correlate with the menstrual history provided.
Cytomorphologic Criteria: Three-dimensional cluster of cells. The nuclei are larger than the endometrial nuclei seen on conventional smears. Nuclei appear more pleomorphic in size and appear darker than conventional smears.
Explanatory Notes: In liquid-based preparations, shed/menstrual endometrium may show more pleomorphism than is seen in conventional smears.
Follow-up: Two follow-up Pap tests have been normal
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