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Editorial
. 2021 May;49(5):577-581.
doi: 10.1002/dc.24663. Epub 2021 Feb 26.

Serous fluid cytopathology: Past, present, and future

Claire W Michael  1
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Editorial

Serous fluid cytopathology: Past, present, and future

Claire W Michael. Diagn Cytopathol. 2021 May.

Abstract

Serous fluids/effusions are common cytology samples that reflect a wide range of diseases and lend themselves to a multitude of investigations that include microscopy, chemical analysis, cell count, cultures, and analysis for biomarkers and immunomarkers. In recent years, effusions have also served as a liquid biopsy that can be interrogated by molecular tests for thoranostic and prognostic markers and selection of targeted therapy. The recently published International Reporting System for Serous Fluid Cytopathology (IRSSF) provides a standardized reporting terminology with well- defined diagnostic criteria. This editorial provides a global review of the progress in the work-up of effusions and a summary of the IRSSF book and its most significant contributions. The editorial also includes a summary of the diagnostic categories including their definition and the significant relevant information.

Keywords: cytopathology; effusions; international reporting system; serous fluids.

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