Aspiration cytology in Sweden: The Karolinska Group.
The method of aspiration biopsy cytology began to receive international attention after publications, innovations, and courses originating at the Karalinska Hospital in Sweden. Sixteen Franzen, Josef Zajieek, Pier Esposti, and Torsten Lowhagen were prime movers of this clinical and scientific development. The history of their arrival at the Karolinska and their seminal contributions is reviewed.
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003584:Cytological Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D013548:Sweden