A review of 50 consecutive cytology cell block preparations in large general hospital

摘要

Conclusionss-The use of cell block immu- nnnohistochemistry is a reliable and techni- cally unsophisticated aid in the cytological examination of tumours other than lym- phomas. Success depends on having highly experienced aspirators that reliably obtain sufficiently cellular material. Aims-To review consecutive cell block Preparations of cytological specimens in a Large general hospital. Methods-50 cell blocks were made over An 18 month period in which about 1900 Fine needle aspirations (FNAs) were per- Formed.