Not Enough Cells: How Insufficient Cytological Specimens Are Mirrored by Reporting Systems - Journey from the Bethesda to the WHO Reporting Systems.

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q3 PATHOLOGY

Acta Cytologica Pub Date : 2025-06-17 DOI:10.1159/000546947

Ivana Kholová

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Abstract

Background: Pap classes have been replaced by organ-specific reporting systems in recent decades; however, part of the cytological specimens is insufficient. The present review summarises how different organ-specific systems define the insufficient category: Both quantitative and qualitative criteria are used. In addition, the sample volume may be evaluated in certain specimens.

Summary: The reasons for an insufficient sample may vary and depend either on the lesion itself or the sampling procedure.

Key messages: The management recommendations for insufficient specimens improve communication between cytopathologists and treating physicians.

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细胞不足：报告系统如何反映不足的细胞学标本-从Bethesda到世卫组织报告系统的旅程。

背景：近几十年来，Pap课程已被器官特异性报告系统所取代；然而，部分细胞学标本是不够的。本综述总结了不同的器官特异性系统如何定义不足类别：使用定量和定性标准。此外，样品体积可以在某些标本中进行评估。摘要：样本不足的原因可能各不相同，取决于病变本身或采样程序。关键信息：标本不足的管理建议改善了细胞病理学家和治疗医生之间的沟通。

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来源期刊

Acta Cytologica 生物-病理学

CiteScore

3.70

自引率

11.10%

发文量

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： With articles offering an excellent balance between clinical cytology and cytopathology, ''Acta Cytologica'' fosters the understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms behind cytomorphology and thus facilitates the translation of frontline research into clinical practice. As the official journal of the International Academy of Cytology and affiliated to over 50 national cytology societies around the world, ''Acta Cytologica'' evaluates new and existing diagnostic applications of scientific advances as well as their clinical correlations. Original papers, review articles, meta-analyses, novel insights from clinical practice, and letters to the editor cover topics from diagnostic cytopathology, gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology to fine needle aspiration, molecular techniques and their diagnostic applications. As the perfect reference for practical use, ''Acta Cytologica'' addresses a multidisciplinary audience practicing clinical cytopathology, cell biology, oncology, interventional radiology, otorhinolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology and preventive medicine.