Cancer Cytopathology
Cancer Cytopathology
Cancer Cytopathology (pronounced: kan-ser sy-toh-path-ol-uh-jee) is a branch of Pathology that studies and diagnoses diseases on the cellular level, particularly Cancer. The term is derived from the Greek words "kytos" meaning "cell", "pathos" meaning "disease", and "logia" meaning "study of".
Overview
Cancer Cytopathology involves the examination of cells collected from body sites to detect cancerous and precancerous conditions. It is a critical component of Cancer Diagnosis and is often used in conjunction with other diagnostic methods such as Biopsy and Imaging Studies.
Techniques
The most common technique used in Cancer Cytopathology is the Pap Smear, a method that collects cells from the cervix to detect Cervical Cancer. Other techniques include Fine Needle Aspiration and Bronchial Washing.
Related Terms
- Cytology: The study of cells.
- Histopathology: The study of tissues.
- Oncology: The study of cancer.
- Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
- Sarcoma: A type of cancer that starts in bones or in the soft tissues of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer Cytopathology
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer Cytopathology
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