The Pap smear is a common cytologic evaluation that looks at cells from the cervix.
Some other examples include: Cytology exam of fluid from the membrane around the lungs (pleural fluid) Cytology exam of urine..
Exfoliative Cytology
Cells that are scraped or brushed off include: Gastrointestinal samples taken during an endoscopy.
Mucus samples scraped off mucus membranes like those inside your mouth or nostril.
Pap smear..
What is cytology? Cytology is the exam of a single cell type, as often found in fluid specimens.
It's mainly used to diagnose or screen for cancer.
It's also used to screen for fetal abnormalities, for pap smears, to diagnose infectious organisms, and in other screening and diagnostic areas..
An example of spontaneous exfoliation is when cells of the pleural cavity or peritoneal cavity are shed into the pleural or peritoneal fluid.
This fluid can be collected via various methods for cytopathologic analysis..
An example of spontaneous exfoliation is when cells of the pleural cavity or peritoneal cavity are shed into the pleural or peritoneal fluid.
This fluid can be collected via various methods for cytopathologic analysis..
Most tumors are located peripherally, and the neoplastic cells are rarely observed in exfoliative cytology samples; however, when cells are present, cytological preparations show single and loosely clustered, bizarre malignant cells.
Examples of exfoliative cytology that involve manual tissue brushing or scraping include:
Examples of mechanical exfoliation include:
Exfoliative cytology, which is a quick and simple procedure, is an important alternative to biopsy in certain situations.
In exfoliative cytology, cells shed from body surfaces, such as:
