Sputum cytology

In this test, the presence of malignant tumor cells in sputum was observed with a microscope. Cytological examination is mainly used for the general screening and diagnosis of malignant tumors of the respiratory system. If tumor cells are found, it means lung cancer. Most of the cancer cells found in sputum originated from primary tumors of the lung, and metastatic tumors were rare.

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