Hematoidin crystals in cervicovaginal smears. Review of 27 cases seen in one year
Capaldo, G.; LeGolvan, D.P.; Dramczyk, J.E.
Acta Cytologica 27(3): 237-240
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5547 PMID: 6575536 Document Number: 215703
The occurrence of hematoidin crystals in cervicovaginal smears has recently been described. A prospective search for hematoidin crystals in smears taken during a one-year period was carried out, with a subsequent retrospective chart review. This study revealed that the occurrence of hematoidin crystals was more common than previously thought and was often associated with pregnancy or pregnancylike states. The clinical correlations and possible etiologies of this finding are discussed.