title: Vaginal squamous cells in follicular aspirates following transvaginal puncture.
abstract: Squamous cells are common findings on cytological examination of fluid obtained following transvaginal aspiration of simple ovarian cysts. This prospective study confirms the hypothesis that these cells are commonly introduced as contaminants during puncture of the vaginal wall. The occasional finding of bacteria also suggests a possible mechanism for post-operative pelvic infection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, United Medical School of Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Artley
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Braude
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003581:Cytodiagnosis; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000473:pathology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011677:Punctures; D013396:Suction; D013724:Teratoma / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014621:Vagina / Q000473:pathology*