B3 Liquid cytology II Edition Online

Welcome to the Second Online Edition of the Cytology of Liquids Course!

Serous cavities usually contain a minimum amount of fluid for lubrication. But there is a variable amount of neoplastic and non-neoplastic processes that give rise to fluid accumulation or effusion. These cavities are upholstered by mesothelium. The cytological investigation of ascites and pleural fluid is very old (1928) since every spill that is formed is pathological, whatever its etiology, benign or malignant, which must be elucidated after its study, hence the importance of the cytological examination and continuing education in this regard in our professionals.

In fact, the main reason for sending a liquid from any location to the pathology laboratory is to determine whether or not there are neoplastic cells. And it is important to note that many of the protocols of the American College of Pathologists (Cancer protocol Templates) include in their items the assessment of serous cavity fluids for proper staging of the neoplasm.

The course, with important professionals as authors of the subjects, consists of a theoretical framework in each Unit, a complete bank of cytological images, bibliographic recommendations and clinical cases.