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Endometrial Cytology in Historical Perspective

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It has been approximately 80 years since the first method of endometrial sampling using a metal cannula was devised by WH Cary. During the past two decades, the number of cytologists trained to performed endometrial cytology has grown, resulting in an increased demand for the cytopathology laboratory staff to interpret these specimens. It is therefore appropriate to discuss the benefits and deficiencies of method and to analyze the problems encountered today. In this chapter we discuss the historical background of endometrial cytology, the technical considerations in both procurement and the processing of the specimens including molecular-based approach with liquid-based cytology (LBC) techniques. A brief historical overview will help in an enhanced understanding the evolution of the endometrial cytology technique.

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  2. Clinical Cytology Service, Istituto Cantonale dì Patologia, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Locarno, Switzerland

    Franco Fulciniti

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Kobayashi, T.K. (2022). Endometrial Cytology in Historical Perspective. In: Hirai, Y., Fulciniti, F. (eds) The Yokohama System for Reporting Endometrial Cytology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5011-6_1

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