C1: Inadequate
The designation of an aspirate as inadequate is sometimes subjective. The experience of the aspirator and/or the interpreter plays a decisive role. Adequacy is based on the presence of sufficient numbers of epithelial cells to provide a reliable assessment. C1 ideal rates must be lower than 10%. In case the lab exceeds 20% FNAs tecnicque […]
C2: Benign
C2 (benign) This category indicates an adequate sample without evidence of significant atypia or malignancy. Benign cases consist of monolayers of uniform ductal cells with round-oval shaped nuclei whose size is similar to that of red blood cells. Dispersed individual and paired naked nuclei can be seeni in the background If a cyst has been […]
Breast
Author: Jerzy Klijanenko On completion of this section the cytotechnologist should Know: The anatomy and histology of the breast The indications for fine needle aspiration (FNA) The sampling and preparation methods The reporting terminology for breast cytology The cytologic features of benign and malignant nipple secretions The evaluation criteria of FNA cytology The cytologic features of […]