Exfoliative Cytology

Question 1

A branch of general cytology which deals with the microscopic study of that have been DESQUAMATED from the epithelial surfaces.

Answer 1

Exfoliative Cytology

Question 2

[2] Characteristics of a Good Adhesive.

Answer 2

1. Must be permeable to both fixative and the stain.
2. Must not retain the stain.

Question 3

[4] Methods of Smear Preparation

Answer 3

1. Streaking
2. Spreading
3. Pull apart
4. Touch or Impression smear

Question 4

[3] Anatomic sites for Cytologic Samples (Gynecological)

[UEE]

Answer 4

1. Upper (proximal) third of the vaginal wall
2. Ectocervix
3. Endocervix

Question 5

Ideal for studying the HORMONAL STATUS.

[anatomical sites]

Answer 5

Upper (proximal) third of the vaginal wall

Question 6

Evaluation of INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS.

[anatomical sites]

Answer 6

Upper (proximal) third of the vaginal wall

Question 7

Classification of the normal flora and rarely detection of malignant vaginal lesions.

[anatomical sites]

Answer 7

Upper (proximal) third of the vaginal wall

Question 8

Most common for CANCER SCREENING.

[anatomical sites]

Answer 8

Ectocervix

Question 9

Use of AYRE’S SPATULA (Can reach the T-zone)

[anatomical sites]

Answer 9

Ectocervix

Question 10

For detection of endocervical lesions, intrauterine lesions.

[anatomical sites]

Answer 10

Endocervix

Question 11

Histology: Simple Columnar Epithelium

[anatomical sites]

Answer 11

Endocervix

Question 12

Histology of Endocervix

Answer 12

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Question 13

For endocervical canal.

[conventional pap’s smear]

Answer 13

Endocervical brush

Question 14

For patients with hysterectomy.

[conventional pap’s smear]

Answer 14

Vaginal scrape

Question 15

For hormonal status.

[conventional pap’s smear]

Answer 15

Lateral vaginal scrape