Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Lesions
Chapter 5 Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Lesions David J. Fisher Cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions are commonly sampled sites for cytologic evaluation. Several reasons for this are possible, but perhaps some of…
Vaginal Cytology
Chapter 25 Vaginal Cytology Robin W. Allison Examination of exfoliated cells from the vagina is a simple technique that is useful to monitor the progression of proestrus and estrus in…
The Spleen
Chapter 21 The Spleen Peter S. MacWilliams and Patricia M. McManus The spleen is the second largest lymphoid organ.1 Splenic functions include initiation of immune-response to bloodborne antigens; storage of…
Cerebrospinal Fluid and Central Nervous System Cytology
Chapter 14 Cerebrospinal Fluid and Central Nervous System Cytology Jennifer R. Cook and Gwendolyn J. Levine Cerebrospinal Fluid Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is present within the ventricular system of the brain,…
The Pancreas
Chapter 19 The Pancreas Dori L. Borjesson Acknowledgment The author would like to thank Dr. Eric Johnson for the helpful review of the sampling technique section and Dr. Brian Murphy…
Sample Collection and Preparation
Chapter 1 Sample Collection and Preparation James H. Meinkoth, Rick L. Cowell, Ron D. Tyler and Rebecca J. Morton Evaluation of cytologic samples has become well established as a method…
Round Cells
Chapter 4 Round Cells Dennis B. DeNicola The category of discrete round cell neoplasms is composed primarily of cells of the hemolymphatic system. The title of these types of neoplastic…
The Lymph Nodes
Chapter 11 The Lymph Nodes Joanne B. Messick Architecture When interpreting a cytologic specimen of the lymph node, it is useful to keep in mind the histologic structure and different…
Male Reproductive Tract: Prostate, Testes, Penis, and Semen
Chapter 24 Male Reproductive Tract Prostate, Testes, Penis, and Semen Sabrina Vobornik and Mary B. Nabity∗ The most commonly evaluated organs of the male reproductive system are the prostate and…
