Primary squamous cell carcinoma of Bartholin's gland diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology

The cytologic and histologic findings in an extremely rare case of primary squamous cell carcinoma of Bartholin's gland are described. The tumor cells in fine needle aspiration smears were seen to be isolated or in clusters. The nuclei were round-to-oval, and uniform in shape and size. The chromatinic material was slightly increased. The tentative diagnosis was primary squamous cell carcinoma of Bartholin's gland, based on the cytologic findings and the location of the tumor. Similar findings were noted in the biopsy and surgical specimens. Fine needle aspiration smears have greater diagnostic value for a Bartholin's gland tumor.