Fine needle aspiration cytology of adenomatoid tumor - A case report

摘要

BACKGROUND: Adenomatoid tumor is a benign neoplasm of the male and female genital tract. The epididymis is the most common site. CASE: A 25-year-old male presented with a swelling in the left sine of the epididymis. Cytology showed monotonous cells arranged in sheets, cords and glandular patterns. The cell showed eccentric vesicular nuclei with fine chromatin and abundant, vacuolated cytoplasm. CONCLUSION: With the help of fine needle aspiration cytology, an accurate diagnosis of adenomatoid tumor is possible and can relieve anxiety and uncertainty in both the patient and physician. [References: 6]