Lung cytopathology (Bronchial and aspiration cytology)

Abstract

This chapter is focused on the discussion and review of cytomorphological features of benign and malignant respiratory lesions. The respiratory system can be divided into upper and lower tract, thus, the variety of sampling and preparation methods are also reviewed, since the cytomorphology of the lesion may reveal differently depending on the sampling and preparation techniques. In addition, the critical information regarding molecular tests of lung carcinomas are also reviewed.