Aspiration cytology of granulosa cell tumor: A case report

Abstract

A case of ovarian granulosa cell tumor diagnosed by aspiration cytology in a 72-year-old woman is described. In the aspiration cytology, tumor cells with coffee bean-like nuclei were noted and they showed a Call-Exner body and rosettelike structures. These findings indicated the granulosa cell tumor in ovary although she had a few hormonal symptoms due to the tumor. Histology of the neoplasm at autopsy showed the cylindroid or trabeculoid type but not the folliculoid type of granulosa cell tumor and confirmed the cytological diagnosis.