INVASIVE CYTOLOGY OF INTERNAL ORGANS - CYTOLOGY OF THE THORAX AND ABDOMEN

Invasive cytology of the thoracic and abdominal cavities can provide d iagnostic information in a timely manner for the practitioner. The inf ormation depends on obtaining a quality sample followed by thorough cy tologic evaluation. As an adjunct to the historical and clinical infor mation, cytology is valuable in establishing a diagnosis or a list of differentials and directing future diagnostics or therapy. The applica tion of cytology of internal organs opens a new window for the differe ntial diagnosis of disease.