Why the study?
Does cytomorphological examination of pericardial fluid aspirates accurately diagnose pathology compared to histology or clinical outcome in patients with pericardial effusion?
Population
44 consecutive patients (yielding 53 pericardial fluid specimens) evaluated over a 7-year period
Comparison
Cytomorphological examination of pericardial… vs Histological diagnosis in 19 cases, or final…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Pericardial fluid cytology is a highly accurate and reliable diagnostic method with 100% sensitivity and 93.3% specificity for evaluating pericardial effusions.
Does cytomorphological examination of pericardial fluid aspirates accurately diagnose pathology compared to histology or clinical outcome in patients with pericardial effusion?
Pericardial fluid cytology is a highly accurate and reliable diagnostic method with 100% sensitivity and 93.3% specificity for evaluating pericardial effusions.
Malamou‐Mitsi et al. (1996) studied this question.
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