Ameba trophozoites in cervico-vaginal smear of a patient using an intrauterine device. A case report
McNeill, R.E.; de Moraes-Ruehsen, M.
Acta Cytologica 22(2): 91-92
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5547 PMID: 276238 Document Number: 128504
A case is presented in which ameba trophozoites were noted by cytologic examination of the IUD user. Prompt disappearance of the amebae upon removal of the IUD suggests a causal relationship between use of the device and the presence of these organisms.
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