Cytology

Question 1

Cytology swabs
when are they used?

Answer 1

When aspiration, imprints, and scrapings cannot be done. In enclosed areas of the body.

Question 2

What are the Pros and Cons of Scraping?

Answer 2

Pros: Collection of many cells from firm lesions
Cons: Ouchy, more difficult to collect
Collects only superficial cells
May reflect only a secondary bacterial infection/ inflammation
May hinder diagnosis of neoplasia

Question 3

What are the Pros and Cons of Imprints?

Answer 3

Pros: Easy to collect
Minimal restraint
Cons: Few cells collected
Large amount of contamination
Reflects only a secondary bacterial infection/ inflammation
Hinders diagnosis of neoplasia

Question 4

What are the Pros and Cons of Fine Needle Biopsy

Answer 4

Pros: avoids superficial contamination from cutaneous lesions
Easier to obtain cells from softer tissues
Cons: does not work well for solid tumors.

Question 5

Wedge biopsy

Answer 5

Large variably sized specimen
Provides pathologist abnormal tissue, a transition zone and a normal zone (trimmed on its long axis)