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Maria F Gonzalez¹, Israh Akhtar, Varsha Manucha

¹Department of Pathology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.

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Summary

Cytopathology practice is changing, with fewer Papanicolaou tests impacting workflows and a rise in needle core biopsies for rapid on-site evaluations. Professionals must adapt to these shifts in gynecologic and nongynecologic cytology.

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Area of Science:

Pathology
Cytopathology
Medical Diagnostics

Background:

Cytopathology practice has undergone significant transformations.
Changes affect both gynecologic and nongynecologic cytology subspecialties nationwide.
These shifts necessitate a re-evaluation of established diagnostic workflows.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore current and anticipated changes in cytopathology practice.
To analyze the impact of evolving diagnostic trends on cytotechnologists and workflows.
To prepare cytopathologists for future challenges and opportunities in the field.

Main Methods:

Review of recent scientific literature.
Evaluation of authors' personal experiences in cytopathology practice.
Analysis of trends in diagnostic procedures and their implications.

Main Results:

A notable decline in the number of Papanicolaou tests has been observed.
This decline has led to changes in cytotechnologist utilization and workflow reorganization.
There is an increasing preference for needle core biopsies for rapid on-site evaluations, driven by personalized medicine.

Conclusions:

The observed changes in cytopathology practice are considered unavoidable.
Cytopathologists and trainees must adapt to these evolving trends.
These changes present opportunities for discovering new aspects of cytology.