1) To know the main techniques of sampling and processing in diagnostic cytopathology. 2) To define the principles of cytopathology, including fine needle aspiration, cytodiagnostic and screening cytology. 3) To know the cytopathologic alterations in diseases of some specific systems (male and female lower urogenital tract) and to explain their etiology and pathologic classification. 4) To be able to understand cytopayhology reports and to be aware of their clinical relevance.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of the principles of general pathology and notions of virology
Teaching Methods
Lectures, case studies on diagnostic cytological samples. Professor is available for clarification on the topics of the program.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam with multiple questions aimed at ascertaining the knowledge acquired on cytopathology and its diagnostic issues, including etiopathologic and clinical correlations. The assessment will also take into account the ability to communicate and use an appropriate scientific language.
Texts
Robbins, Pathological Bases of Diseases.
Contents
• Introduction to cytopathology • Techniques of sampling in cytology • Fine needle aspiration cytology • Techniques of processing, fixation and staining in cytology • Thin layer cytology • Immunocytohistochemistry • General prinicples of cytologic diagostics • Techniques of sampling and processing of cervico-vaginal cytology (PAP test) • Cytologic findings in PAP test • Diagnostic issues in cervico-vaginal cytology • The role of cytology in the diagnostic of cervico-vaginal infections • HPV infection • Techniques to identify HPV infection • The cytology in the diagnosis of pre-neopalstic and neoplastic lesions of the cervico-vaginal tract • The role and relevance of PAP test as general population screening examination • Urinary cytology • Cytologic diagnosis of urothelial neoplasms • Effusions cytology • Presentation of some paradigmatic cases
