Cytology QUIZ

Question 1

Name the process demonstrated in this cytology sample.
1. both neoplastic and inflammatory
2. can not be determined without more information
3. inflammatory
4. neoplastic

Answer 1

4. neoplastic

Question 2

Name the process demonstrated in this cytology sample:
1. both inflammatory & neoplastic
2. inflammatory
3. neoplastic
4. can not be determined without more information

Answer 2

2. inflammatory

Question 3

What are the abnormalities seen in this ear cytology?
1. inflammation and yeast
2. inflammation and bacteria
3. no abnormalities seen
4. inflammation and neoplasia

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Answer 3

2. inflammation and bacteria

Question 4

What cell group do these tumor cells come from?
1. Epithelial (Carcinoma)
2. Inflammatory
3. Round Cell
4. Mesenchymal (Sarcoma)

Answer 4

4. Mesenchymal (Sarcoma)

Question 5

In class we discussed 7 possible cytology features of an inflammatory process. List three.

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Answer 5

• dead neutrophils from phagocytosis (sample will mostly be this)
• karyorrhexis of the cells
• macrophages will be present to help with the phagocytosis
• increase of WBCs (neutrophils esp)

Question 5

What type of process is occurring in this cytology collected from a cutaneous mass of a cat:
1. inflammatory
2. neoplastic
3. both neoplastic and inflammatory
4. it can not be determined without more information

Answer 5

3. both neoplastic and inflammatory

Question 6

We also discussed cytologic features of malignant neoplasia. List three.

Answer 6

• pleomorphism (having variation in the size and shape of cells or their nuclei)
• varying sizes of the nucleus
• multiple nuclei in a single cell
• coarse chromatin
• high N:C ratio (nucleus:cytoplasm)

Question 7

Name one cytology preparation technique (not used for hematology) and describe the situation it would be used. (Do not discuss collection techniques)

Technique:

This technique is utilized for what type of sample?:

Answer 7

• Starfish
• It is used for delicate cell samples to be spread without damaging them. This method can sometimes make the sample too thick :(

Question 8

Name one advantage of cytology (compared to histology).

Name one disadvantage of cytology (compared to histology).

Answer 8

it is cheaper and requires less special equipment

histology can go into the architecture of the tissue

Question 9

List two important points when preparing cytology samples for shipment to a laboratory.

Answer 9

• name the sample type, where it was collected, and how it was collected (& patient info)
• label all slides and sample containers/jars
• All forms filled out completely
• do not send formalin in the same packaging as other samples
• Allow samples to completely air dry