Cytology Principles

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Which type of effusion is characterized by a protein count that is poor and a cell count that is low?

  • Inflammatory Cytology
  • Exudate
  • Protein poor transudate (correct)
  • Protein rich transudate

Which type of effusion is characterized by a protein count that is rich and a cell count that is high?

  • Protein poor transudate
  • Exudate
  • Inflammatory Cytology
  • Protein rich transudate (correct)

Which cell type in the inflammatory cytology is associated with septic mechanisms?

  • Lining cells
  • Epithelial cells
  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • Lymphoid cells

Which cell type in the inflammatory cytology is reactive and gets upset when fluid is contained in the cavity?

<p>Lining cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type in the inflammatory cytology is associated with neoplastic carcinoma?

<p>Epithelial cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type in the inflammatory cytology is associated with lymph fluid?

<p>Lymphoid cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which criteria of malignancy is indicated when cells are in a place they do not belong?

<p>Cellular criteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nuclear criteria of malignancy refers to variation in shape or size?

<p>Anisokaryosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a decision point when performing cytology?

<p>Is the sample adequate? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible types of inflammation in cytology?

<p>Suppurative, granulomatous, or eosinophilic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when examining cytological samples under low power?

<p>Quality of cells, background, and predominant cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is used for unknown masses in cytology?

<p>Determining if the sample is sufficient for diagnosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus when examining known tissues in cytology?

<p>Matching the slide with the normal cell population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of considering possible pathologies in cytology?

<p>To match the cytology with the narrowed list of possibilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible types of neoplasia cell types in cytology?

<p>Epithelia, round, or mesenchymal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when examining cytological samples under high power?

<p>Cell size, shape, variation, and abnormal mitoses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing the cystic content in cytology?

<p>To match the slide with the normal cell population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a decision point when examining known tissues in cytology?

<p>Is the sample adequate? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three decision points to consider when performing cytology?

<ol> <li>Is the sample adequate? 2. Is the inflammation neoplastic or cystic? 3. What is the neoplasia cell type?</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors to consider when examining cytological samples under low power?

<p>Factors to consider include: quality of the sample, background characteristics, and predominant cell types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two approaches used in cytology for unknown masses?

<p>The two approaches are: 1. Determine if the sample is sufficient for diagnosis. 2. Determine if there is evidence of inflammation or cystic content, or if it mainly consists of tissue cells indicating neoplasia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when examining known tissues in cytology?

<p>When examining known tissues, it is important to ensure that the sample is sufficient for diagnosis and that it matches the expected cell population and possible pathologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors to consider when analyzing the cystic content in cytology?

<p>Factors to consider include: determining the type of cystic content and whether it is associated with inflammation or neoplasia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the cytological criteria of malignancy?

<p>The cytological criteria of malignancy include cellular criteria (cells being in a place they do not belong), nuclear criteria (variation in shape or size, abnormal mitotic figures), and cytoplasmic criteria (basophilia/hyperchromasia, vacuolation, phagocytosis).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of effusions classified based on protein count and cell count?

<p>The different types of effusions are protein poor transudate, protein rich transudate, and exudate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible cell types in the inflammatory cytology?

<p>The possible cell types in the inflammatory cytology are neutrophils, lining cells (reactive mesothelial cells), and other cell types such as epithelial and lymphoid cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main criteria for classifying lymphadenopathy?

<p>The main criteria for classifying lymphadenopathy are reactive hyperplasia, lymphadenitis, metastatic neoplasia, and lymphoma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main features of reactive hyperplasia in cytology?

<p>The main features of reactive hyperplasia in cytology include a heterogeneous cell population with a majority of small lymphocytes, low percentage of medium and large cells, and occasional plasma cells and macrophages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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