Preliminary cytomorphologic diagnosis of hematolymphoid malignancies in effusions: A cyto-histo correlation with lessons on restraint

Conclusion: The cytologic categories used are not foolproof for hematologic neoplasms but have a fairly good concordance. A scanty abnormal population should always be viewed with suspicion and definitive labels should be avoided. While morphologic examination is fraught with danger, a good assessment directs the judicious selection of ancillary methods, and hence cannot be supplanted.
Source: Journal of Cytology - Category: Cytology Authors: Source Type: research