Body Cavity Effusions and Washings

Pages: 127 - 142
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
Body cavity effusions refer to excess fluid that accumulates in the peritoneal, pleural, or pericardial cavity. Body cavity washings often include intraoperative peritoneal or pelvic washings. Cytologic evaluation of body cavity fluids plays an important role in the detection of metastatic diseases, as well as primary body cavity-based lesions. It is crucial to distinguish malignant from benign effusions/washings as the presence of malignant...
Paper Details
Title
Body Cavity Effusions and Washings
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Journal
Pages
127 - 142
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