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Cell Block Preparation from Cytology Specimen with Predominance of Individually Scattered Cells
Published on: July 21, 2009
[Immunocytochemistry in malignant serous effusions]
Eric Piaton1, Serge Vancina, Michèle Cottier
1Service d'Anatomie et Cytologie Pathologiques, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 3 place d'Arsonval, 69437 Lyon Cedex 03. eric.piaton@chu-lyon.fr
Abstract:
Immunocytochemistry may be of valuable help in typing most malignant serous effusions. Various preparatory methods are described including centrifugation and smearing, cytocentrifugation, cell blocks and liquid based cytology. The value and usefulness of immunocytochemistry depends on the experience of each pathologist. The use of a panel of antibodies associating markers of carcinomas with markers of mesothelial cells is recommended.

