Non-Gynaecological Cytology

AN AREA OF DIAGNOSIS, MULTIPLE SPECIALTIES.

The Non-Gynaecological Cytology Unit (NGCU) is a specialized unit dedicated to the morphological evaluation of cytological samples obtained by fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) or by harvesting exfoliated cells or removed by abrasive techniques (washed, brushed, secretions).

MOST FREQUENT PATHOLOGIES

Fine needle aspiration biopsy:

  • Thyroid – Colloid nodular hyperplasia
  • Primitive neoplasms

Exfoliative cytology:

  • Infection / inflammation
  • Primitive or metastatic neoplasms

IMP TESTS

Fine needle aspiration biopsy:

  • Thyroid
  • Breast
  • Lymph node
  • Others

Exfoliative cytology:

  • Urinary (urination or bladder wash)
  • Pulmonary (washed or brushed bronchial)
  • Effusions from body cavities (pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, pericardial fluid, etc.)
  • other effusions (CSF)

Our Pathologists

LUÍS LEÇA
Unit Coordinator
ANTÓNIA FURTADO
ARTUR SILVA
FÁTIMA MAGALHÃES
PALMIRA LIMA