Abstract
Two cases of chlamydia cervicitis, diagnosed by cytology and certified by tissue culture method, have been clinically and cytologically reported.
Chlamydia-infected cells, consisting of endocervical columnar cells, metaplastic cells or parabasal type cells, showed intracytoplasmic change.
Chlamydia particles presented as fine, acidophilic coccoid bodies on the early stage. Then these particles changed into fine vacuoles and larger inclusions by localization, condensation and transformation.
Chlamydia inclusions generally revealed various sIze, molding, distinct outlines, central condensation and perinuclear distribution.
Cyanophilic chlamydia particles were extremely helpful diagnostically. These inclusions should be distinguished from other degenerative and secretory vacuoles and fluid accumulation in the cytoplasma. Identification of acido philic or basophilic coccoid bodies in metaplastic cells and valid columnar cells with inclusions were noteworthy points on cytology for the diagnosis of chlamydia infection.
