Cytopathology is a subspecialty of pathology that focuses on diseases at the cellular level. These professionals examine cells from tissues and body fluids for the purposes of morphology, structure, and function. Cytopathology helps with early detection and diagnosis of diseases, including cancer.
Examples of when one might need to utilize a specialist in this area include:
- Thyroid nodule evaluation
- Breast lesion assessment
- Pap smear screening
- Lung cancer diagnosis
- Liver disease assessment
- Lymph node biopsy
