Diagnostic role of cytology in serous effusions of patients with hematologic malignancies

ConclusionWe provide evidence that the diagnostic accuracy of cytology with the adjunct of immunocytochemistry is high compared to flow cytometry for detecting hematologic malignancies. In order to improve clinical performance, it is suggested that a cytology triage of serous effusions in all patients with hematologic malignancy must be implemented.

Source: Diagnostic Cytopathology - November 12, 2018 Category: Pathology Authors: Kyriaki Savvidou, Aglaia Dimitrakopoulou, Nikolitsa Kafasi, Konstantinos Konstantopoulos, Theodore Vassilakopoulos, Maria Angelopoulou, Marina Siakantaris, Penelope Korkolopoulou, Panagiotis Kanavaros, Panagiota Mikou Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research