Contribution of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of benign and malignant disease is emphasized. Problems of differentiating benign from malignant ulcer are emphasized. Contribution of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of pancreatic and liver disease is discussed. Contribution of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of benign and malignant disease is emphasized. Course includes microscopic examination of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens routinely encountered in a diagnostic cytology laboratory setting.
Emphasis is placed on developing and implementing an independent study design.
This includes search of the literature, writing a paper and an oral presentation. Special topics such as histology, immunohisto-chemistry, electron microscopy, flow cytometry and cell image analysis are introduced. Course includes microscopic examination of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens encountered in a clinical laboratory setting.