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Author (V2.0): Francesco Mauri
On completion of this section the cytotechnologist should know:
- the physiopathology of the effusions
- the collection and preparation methods
- the role of cytology in effusions
- the reporting terminology
- cytologic features of normal mesothelial cells and inflammatory cells
- cytologic features of atypical mesothelial cells and the causes of mesothelial atypia
- cytologic features of inflammatory conditions
- the features of malignant effusions
- epidemiology, etiopathogenesis and cytologic features of malignant mesothelioma
- cytologic features of metastatic tumors and lymphoma
- criteria for differential diagnosis