Talk:CSF cytopathology

Negative

SPECIMEN ADEQUACY Satisfactory for evaluation.

DIAGNOSIS Negative for malignant cells.

Probable lymphoma

SPECIMEN ADEQUACY Satisfactory for evaluation.

DIAGNOSIS Positive for malignant cells. Scattered single abnormal cells and a rare mitotic figure present are consistent with a large cell lymphoma.

Traumatic tap

SPECIMEN ADEQUACY Satisfactory for evaluation.

DIAGNOSIS Negative for malignant cells. Red blood cells, fibrin and mixed inflammatory cells are present, consistent with a traumatic tap.