This course focuses on the premalignant and malignant pathologic processes of the female gynecological system. Special emphasis will be given to microscopic diagnostic features which distinguish benign cytopathologic changes from precancerous and malignant changes. CT -525L. Gynecological Cytology Laboratory . In this course the student will develop microscopic skills needed to detect and diagnose benign, pre-malignant, and malignant processes of the uterine cervix. Cell morphology and clinical history are used to render accurate diagnoses of these conditions.
Cytologic interpretation is correlated with tissue biopsy when possible.
Students gain practical experience in the operation of a cytopreparatory laboratory. Clinical and Diagnostic Interpretations. Non-Gynecological Cytology Laboratory. This laboratory course covers inflam-matory, benign, and malignant cytologic diagnoses associated with the respiratory system, body fluids, the gastrointestinal tract, and the urinary system. Cell morphology, clinical history, and immunocytochemistry will be used to render accurate diagnoses of these conditions.