title: Imprint cytology.
abstract: A valuable information on morphological details of the cell can be obtained through imprint cytology. Though it has some pitfalls, it is still considered to be one of the best methods as it provides an excellent cytological clarity in fresh surgical specimens. This article shares knowledge about the procedure, uses, advantages and disadvantages of imprint cytology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kamatchi
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: N Aravindha
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Babu
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: S Leena
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Sankari
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rajesh
keywords: Benign neoplasms; imprint cytology; malignant neoplasms