Talk:CSF cytopathology: Difference between revisions
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DIAGNOSIS | DIAGNOSIS | ||
Negative for malignant cells. | Negative for malignant cells. | ||
Red blood cells and mixed inflammatory cells are present, consistent with a traumatic tap. | Red blood cells, fibrin and mixed inflammatory cells are present, consistent with a traumatic tap. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:36, 9 November 2010
Negative
SPECIMEN ADEQUACY Satisfactory for evaluation.
DIAGNOSIS Negative for malignant cells.
Probable lymphoma
SPECIMEN ADEQUACY Satisfactory for evaluation.
DIAGNOSIS Positive for malignant cells. Scattered single abnormal cells and a rare mitotic figure present are consistent with a large cell lymphoma.
Traumatic tap
SPECIMEN ADEQUACY Satisfactory for evaluation.
DIAGNOSIS Negative for malignant cells. Red blood cells, fibrin and mixed inflammatory cells are present, consistent with a traumatic tap.