Fine-needle aspiration diagnosis of enterogenous cyst of the orbit: a case report

Diagn Cytopathol. 1997 May;16(5):450-3. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0339(199705)16:5<450::aid-dc13>3.0.co;2-i.

Abstract

Enterogenous cyst is a benign lesion derived from misplaced endodermal epithelium. We report the aspiration cytology findings of an orbital cyst from a 32-year-old woman. The smears contain benign-appearing cuboidal glandular cells with focal mucinous features. Carcinoembryonic antigen level in the cyst fluid was markedly elevated. These findings are consistent with recurrence of the enterogenous cyst initially diagnosed 7 years earlier.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle*
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen / analysis
  • Cysts / chemistry
  • Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Cysts / pathology
  • Cytodiagnosis*
  • Endoderm
  • Epithelium
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Orbital Diseases / pathology
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen