How Cytology Examines Individual Cells for Signs of Disease

How Cytology Examines Individual Cells for Signs of Disease

A tiny group of cells can reveal a surprising amount about what is happening inside the body. Changes in nuclear size, cell shape, chromatin, or the way cells cluster together may provide important clues about inflammation, infection, precancerous change, or malignancy. This microscopic approach is called cytology, or cytopathology. Unlike traditional histology, which examines cells … Read more