High apoptotic index in urine cytology is associated with high‐grade urothelial carcinoma

CONCLUSIONSExcluding ileal conduit urine specimens, the finding of a high apoptotic index (score ≥ 2) with the presence of pyknosis or karyorrhexis in ≥10 per 10 high‐power fields in the urine cytology appears to be significantly associated with HGUC (P<.05). Cancer Cytopathol 2016. © 2016 American Cancer Society.

Source: Cancer Cytopathology - April 11, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Chi‐Shun Yang, Shaoxiong Chen, Harvey M. Cramer, Howard H. Wu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research