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Imprint cytology in laryngeal and pharyngeal tumours
Author(s) -
Lončar B.,
Pajtler M.,
MiličićJuhas V.,
Kotromanović Ž.,
Staklenac B.,
Pauzar B.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
cytopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1365-2303
pISSN - 0956-5507
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2303.2007.00413.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cytology , pharynx , dermatology , pathology , surgery
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of cytology in providing a reliable diagnosis upon which the clinician can base further investigative or treatment strategies in patients with laryngeal and pharyngeal tumours. Methods: Imprint cytology diagnoses from 174 patients were correlated with the histological result of a corresponding biopsy. Results: We found that the imprint cytology proved to be a useful, quick and reliable method with complete diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive values of 97%, 96%, 100%, 100% and 92% respectively. Conclusion: Imprint cytology allows diagnostic statements in a shorter time than is possible with histological sections and proves a useful adjunct in evaluating laryngeal and pharyngeal lesions. The validity of the method depends on the care with which the specimen is sampled and on the experience of the investigator.