Changing Trends and Practices in Cytopathology.
OBJECTIVE
To explore the current and anticipated changes in the practice of cytopathology.


METHODS
The present review is based on a review of recent literature and an evaluation of the authors' personal experiences.


CONCLUSIONS
In recent years the practice of cytopathology, nationwide and in our institute, has witnessed a major change affecting gynecologic and nongynecologic cytology. There has been a decline in the number of Papanicolaou tests which has affected the utilization of cytotechnologists and provoked a reorganization of their work flow. The "need to do more with less" in the era of targeted therapy/personalized medicine has resulted in an increasing preference for needle core biopsy when performing a rapid on-site evaluation. We feel that this change is unavoidable. It is pertinent that cytopathologists as a group recognize this change and prepare themselves and the trainees not only to become adapt but also to use this as an opportunity to discover the yet unexplored world of cytology.
Department of Pathology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.
Maria F
MF
Gonzalez
Israh
I
Akhtar
Varsha
V
Manucha
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D062005:Biopsy, Large-Core Needle / Q000639:trends; D003585:Cell Biology / Q000639:trends*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003584:Cytological Techniques / Q000639:trends*; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D059032:Learning Curve; D008875:Middle Aged; D065006:Papanicolaou Test / Q000639:trends; D010338:Pathology, Clinical / Q000639:trends*; D057089:Pathology, Molecular / Q000639:trends; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000639:trends*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D013997:Time Factors; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000639:trends; D057188:Workflow; D055815:Young Adult
Cytopathology; Cytotechnology; Practice; Trends