Abstract:IntroductionAlthough the cytology of effusion fluids is considered a routine laboratory test, it has recently emerged as an essential tool in determining the primary site of origin of carcinoma of unknown primary. The sensitivity for diagnosing malignancy has enhanced with the inclusion of cytospin, cell block (CB), and immunohistochemistry (IHC) to effusion fluid cytology due to the improvement in morphological preservation and good cellular yield. The purpose of this study was to assess the diagnostic yield,… Show more
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