Cytology QUIZ Flashcards
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
- neoplastic
Name the process demonstrated in this cytology sample:
1. both inflammatory & neoplastic
2. inflammatory
3. neoplastic
4. can not be determined without more information
- inflammatory
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
NEED IMAGE
- inflammation and bacteria
What cell group do these tumor cells come from?
1. Epithelial (Carcinoma)
2. Inflammatory
3. Round Cell
4. Mesenchymal (Sarcoma)
- Mesenchymal (Sarcoma)
In class we discussed 7 possible cytology features of an inflammatory process. List three.
REFINE ANSWER
- 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)
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
- both neoplastic and inflammatory
We also discussed cytologic features of malignant neoplasia. List three.
- 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)
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?:
- Starfish
- It is used for delicate cell samples to be spread without damaging them. This method can sometimes make the sample too thick :(
Name one advantage of cytology (compared to histology).
Name one disadvantage of cytology (compared to histology).
it is cheaper and requires less special equipment
histology can go into the architecture of the tissue
List two important points when preparing cytology samples for shipment to a laboratory.
- 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
