[Imprint cytology of intracranial tumors]

Imprints of haematoxilin-eosin and Giemsa-stained, 33 surgically removed different intracranial tumors were examined. In case of sufficient number of cells and adequate clinical data, the cytological examination was suitable to quick intraoperative diagnosis in majority of cases. Its demonstration on GFAP smear facilitates the diagnosing of gliomas.