Endometrial aspiration cytology in gynecological disorders.

Context: Endometrial aspiration is not a popular modality for the study of the endometrium despite its simplicity and potential utility.

Aim: The present study was aimed at evaluating the utility of endometrial aspiration in various gynecological disorders.

Materials And Methods: In this diagnostic accuracy study, 55 prospectively registered women with various gynecological disorders were evaluated clinically and subjected to endometrial aspiration cytology and study of endometrial histology.

Nasal discharge cytology an important diagnostic method for allergic fungal sinusitis: report of three cases.

Allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) is a distinct clinicopathological entity. It occurs in immunocompetent individuals with history of atopy, increased IgE levels and peripheral eosinophilia and causes noninvasive pansinusitis. It is histologically characterised by the presence of 'allergic mucin' with clusters of eosinophils, charcot - Leyden crystals and scattered fungal hyphae.

Histopathological study of cutaneous manifestations in HIV and AIDS patients.

Objectives: Most human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients develop various skin diseases. These skin manifestations not only act as markers but also reflect the patient's underlying immune status. Investigating CD4 counts is costly and not always possible.