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.
Cytologic interpretation is correlated with tissue biopsy when possible.
This course is a continuation of FNA Cytology I focusing on the cytopathologic and morphologic interpretations of fine needle aspiration specimens from deep seated lesions of the body, including the pancreas, liver, gall bladder, mediastinum, prostate, ovaries, adrenals, soft tissue, and other miscellaneous sites. These interpretations will be underscored as they relate to the clinical management of patients affected with neoplastic lesions from these body sites. Clinical Laboratory Practicum. This course provides the opportunity for students to gain experience screening and diagnosing routine gynecologic specimens. Comprehensive Cytology Laboratory.