Psammoma bodies of benign endometrial origin in cervicovaginal cytology.
This case report illustrates a benign endometrial condition associated with a combination oral contraceptive agent in which psammoma bodies were produced. Additionally, it reemphasizes the fact that nonmalignant processes are capable of forming such structures.
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004717:Endometrium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined