Fine-catheter aspiration cytology of peritoneal cavity: a new system with potential for oncologic diagnosis.
Fine-catheter aspiration cytology of the peritoneal cavity is a new system for obtaining a sample of peritoneal cells in the absence of fluid or the need for lavage. Its potential use in the diagnosis of peritoneal malignancy is illustrated by two case reports.
Department of Surgery, Wellington School of Medicine, (University of Otago), New Zealand.
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Stewart
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Gupta
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms; D003581:Cytodiagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000166:cytology*; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary