A modified Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology system for reporting respiratory cytology specimens: Implications for estimates of malignancy risk and diagnostic accuracy.

Published in: Diagnostic cytopathology (2021)

Malignancy risks associated with bronchial washings and bronchial brushings are different than those reported for EBUS FNA. When the benign category includes specimens with "normal" appearing cellular elements, the risk of malignancy is substantial (between 32% and 38%).

Keyphrases

fine needle aspiration
ultrasound guided
emergency department
high grade
human health
climate change
respiratory tract
drug induced