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Cytopathology occurs as branch of pathology that studies and diagnoses diseases on the cellular level. A usual apply of cytopathology is the Pap smear, used to detect cervical cancer at an early treatable stage.

2 methods of collecting cells for analysis come:

  • Exfoliative Cytology – Cells come extracted from either fluid shed into a system cavities. E.g., inside pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, or in a out break of the Cervical smear, cells scraped from either the cervix.
  • Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) – A 18 to 20 gauge needle attached to a 10cc syringe is utilized to aspirate (pull out) cells from either lesions or even people inside various organs of the system by application of veto pressure (suction). FNAC may become done directly around a mass in superficial regions prefer the neck, thyroid gland or even even breast; or it peradventure be assisted by ultrasound or CAT scan.

    • University of Texas Cytopathology
    Includes a guide to fine needle aspiration, cytology images, case studies and other resources for residents, clinicians and patients.

    Review Course on Practical Diagnostic Cytolpathology
    Details are given of this annual event in Quebec, Canada.

    Visceral Leishmaniasis
    A description of the cellular changes is given, as well as a photograph gallery.

    Cytoquest
    The Midwest Institute for Medical Education, offers an online cytopathology course as well as products for cytotechnologists and pathologists.

    Quality Assurance and Training in Cytopathology
    The accreditation process is explained and a list of members is given with meeting times, minutes and symposium details.

    Cytopathnet
    A resource center providing articles, FAQ, a forum, downloads and a newsletter covering recent advances in cytopathology.
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