Distinction of intestinal and diffuse types of gastric adenocarcinoma on brush cytology.

Objective: To distinguish between the intestinal and diffuse types of gastric adenocarcinoma on brush cytology (BC).

Study Design: Brushing smears and biopsy samples obtained at endoscopic examination from 32 patients with clinically or radiologically suspected gastric malignancy were included in the study. Cytologic smears were examined by 2 cytopathologists, using predetermined criteria to arrive at a consensus diagnosis.

Role of brush cytology in the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus: an analysis of eight cases.

Although debatable, role of cytology in diagnosing Barrett's esophagus has been stressed by some authors. Our brief report analyses the role of brush cytology (BC) in its diagnosis. Eight patients who presented with upper gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations and subsequently diagnosed to have Barrett's esophagus with or without adenocarcinoma on brush cytology (BC) or, endoscopic biopsy (EB) or, a combination of both the techniques were included in the study.

Cytodiagnostic aspects of bronchioloalveolar carcinoma manifesting with small cell morphology on respiratory specimens: a case report.

Background: Exfoliation of bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) cells with small cell morphology in respiratory specimens can cause a diagnostic dilemma, particularly in patients with a history of bronchorrhea.

Case: A 59-year-old man presented with cough, breathlessness, and bronchorrhea. Clinically, he was diagnosed to have right-sided pulmonary consolidation.