Abstract

BASICS OF CYTOLOGY

Dr. Sheetal Sampatrao Patil* and Dr. Rajdatta Vijay Desai

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Abstract

Cytology is the exam of a single cell type, as often found in fluid specimens. It's mainly used to diagnose or screen for cancer. It's also used to screen for fetal abnormalities, for pap smears, to diagnose infectious organisms, and in other screening and diagnostic areas. Cytology is the branch of biology dealing with the morphology, structure, ultrastructure, life cycle and pathology of cells. Historically cytology has referred to the study of the microscopic appearance of cells and cell structures, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies. Cytology as a diagnostic tool has played a major role in the management of diseases affecting humans for over many years.

Keywords: Cytology, Pathology, Cytopathology.