Cytological examination of serous cavity effusion

Cytoplasmic cytology is a method of detecting serous effusion by cytological examination. The surface of the serosal cavity is covered by a layer of mesothelial cells, which can invade and destroy the serosa and produce malignant effusion. Basic Information Specialist classification: Oncology examination classification: chest and ascites examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: No tumor cells were found. Positive: Tumor cells are found in the pleural fluid, usually lung cancer, breast cancer, and mesothelioma. Tips: Eliminate tension before checking. Normal value No tumor cells were found. Clinical significance Abnormal result 1. Find tumor cells in the pleural effusion, usually lung cancer, breast cancer and mesothelioma. 2, tumor cells found in ascites, common tumors are gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, cholangiocarcinoma and lymphoma. 3. Tumor cells are found in pericardial effusions. Common tumors are lung cancer and breast cancer. 4. The tumor cells in the effusion of male patients are lung cancer, lymphoma and gastric cancer. Colorectal cancer, liver cancer and other major. 5. The tumor cells in the effusion of female patients are breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, lymphoma, and gastric cancer. Colorectal cancer and other major. 6, tumor cells are rarely seen in children under 10 years old, if they occur, mostly neuroblastoma, nephroblastoma, lymphoma or leukemia. Positive results may be disease: primary exudative lymphoma precautions Before the test: Eliminate tension. At the time of examination: cooperate with the doctor to take the effusion. Not suitable for the crowd: no. Inspection process The puncture method takes the serous effusion specimen and immediately sends it to the test. The puncture fluid is used to detect the presence of effusion and bacteria. Not suitable for the crowd The people who need to be tested have tuberculosis, lymphadenopathy, gastric cramps, and abnormal liver function. No detection indications should not be tested. Adverse reactions and risks 1. Infection: Pay attention to aseptic operation when puncture, pay attention to local cleaning after puncture, prevent water pollution and avoid infection. 2, bleeding: puncture needle damage to local blood vessels or tissue caused by local bleeding, should try to avoid puncture too deep.

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