Ehya Hormoz, Young Nancy A
Department of Pathology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 7701 Burholme Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA.
Chest Surg Clin N Am. 2003 Feb;13(1):41-62. doi: 10.1016/s1052-3359(02)00044-3.
Cytologic testing is an integral part of the workup of patients suspected of having lung cancer. These tests are less invasive than other tissue procurement methods, with minimal risk of complications. In experienced hands, the tests are highly accurate and reliable. To achieve good results and avoid diagnostic errors, clinicians must be educated in proper collection and fixation methods and the pathologist should be cognizant of clinical and radiologic data. Close communication between the clinician and pathologist should be encouraged.
细胞学检查是疑似肺癌患者检查工作的一个组成部分。这些检查比其他组织获取方法侵入性小，并发症风险极小。在经验丰富的人员操作下，这些检查高度准确且可靠。为了取得良好结果并避免诊断错误，临床医生必须接受关于正确采集和固定方法的培训，病理学家应了解临床和放射学数据。应鼓励临床医生和病理学家之间密切沟通。
