On completion of this section the cytotechnologist should Know:

• the anatomy and histology of the pancreas
• indications of fine needle aspiration
• slide preparation methods
• indications of biliary brushing
• the reporting terminology
• cytologic features of benign acinar and ductal epithelial cells
• cytologic features of acute and chronic pancreatitis
• cytologic features of pancreatic pseudocysts
• cytologic features of pancreatic cystic tumors
• cytologic features of pancreatic carcinomas
• cytologic features of endocrine tumors
• features of tumors of the biliary tract