Interventional cytopathology in the COVID-19 era.
Cytopathology
; 31(6): 509-513, 2020 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-639476
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has raised many questions about cytological procedures performed in and out of the laboratories all over the world.METHODS:
We report a heterogeneous series of fine needle aspirations performed during the period of phase 1 of the lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic to describe our experience and measures taken during this period.RESULTS:
A total of 48 fine needle aspirations (ultrasound, computed tomography and endoscopic ultrasound guided) were processed and reported.CONCLUSIONS:
Pre-existing procedures have been modified to allow healthcare professionals to work safely ensuring patients the necessary assistance with samples suitable for cellularity, fixation and staining for an accurate cytological diagnosis.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pancreatic Neoplasms
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Pneumonia, Viral
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Coronavirus Infections
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Betacoronavirus
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Lung
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Cytopathology
Journal subject:
Pathology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Cyt.12886
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