Imprint cytology: an appraisal

Abstract

A correct diagnosis helps in starting the specific therapy in time, thus reducing morbidity and mortality. FNA, imprint cytology are now rapid diagnostic tool in the armamentarium of clinicians. Imprint cytology is simple and rapid technique for tissue diagnosis. Imprint is a touch preparation in which tissue is touched on the slide and it leaves behind its imprint in the form of cells on glass slide; studies are made after proper staining. Diagnostic cytology is the science of interpretation of cells derived from human body, which either exfoliates freely from epithelial surface or removed from various sources by artificial means.

Authors and Affiliations

Renuka Verma, Malay Kumar, Sameera Shamim Khan, Arti Saluja Sachdev

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Renuka Verma, Malay Kumar, Sameera Shamim Khan, Arti Saluja Sachdev (2016). Imprint cytology: an appraisal. Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2(2), 110-111. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-241899