In this review, the historical background of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytopathology is
presented, with particular emphasis on the technical and cytopreparatory advances that …

ABSTRACT Background Cytology cell blocks (CBs) are not routinely made for cerebrospinal
fluid (CSF) specimens. The goal of this study was to identify when CSF CB preparation …

Cytologic evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is an effective means for diagnosing many
disorders involving the central nervous system (CNS). Interpretation of these samples …

Objectives: We sought to assess the utility and limitations of both flow cytometry (FC) and
cytology for the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a practical clinical setting. Methods …

Examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for the presence of malignant cells is a time-
honored and widely used technique. Since DuFour 8 first identified malignant cells in CSF in …

To evaluate different morphological criteria for the distinction between inflammatory and
neoplastic lymphocytes in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Forty‐two cytospin preparations of …

We reviewed the correlation between malignant cells in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)(positive
cytology) and pathologic findings at autopsy. The purpose was to discover:(1) the incidence …

AIM: To clarify laboratory guidelines for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology. METHODS:
Clinical and pathological data relating to 54 patients with cytologically malignant cells in the …

Background The identification of central nervous system (CNS) involvement by
malignancies, using cytological analysis of CSF, is crucial for the appropriate treatment of …