This article provides a detailed guide to cerebrospinal fluid cytology, explaining what it is, how it works, and why it is essential for diagnosing and managing various medical conditions.

In summary, detailed morphologic workup of CSF samples provides valuable diagnostic information and is mandated in all cases with elevated cell count, computed tomography-negative suspected …

Feb 16, 2017 · This guide provides a structured approach to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), including typical CSF results for specific disease processes. Reference ranges vary between labs, so always follow …

CSF cytology refers to the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid to evaluate lymphoid and metastatic leptomeningeal processes, with primary nervous system tumors being a minority of positive results, …

Feb 24, 2025 · Purpose of CSF cytology is to identify primary central nervous system (CNS) malignancies, to stage hematologic neoplasms, to exclude metastatic tumors and to evaluate for …

Jul 21, 2016 · Cytologic examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a technically simple, yet productive diagnostic procedure. The cytocentrifuge technique is the most commonly utilized method to …

Jun 21, 2024 · Understanding the physiology of CSF production and flow and the composition of CSF aids in both evaluation and diagnosis and can guide therapy. This topic will review the physiology …

Jun 14, 2025 · Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Cytology (also called Spinal Fluid Cytology) involves microscopic evaluation of cells from cerebrospinal fluid obtained via lumbar, cisternal, or ventricular …

Jun 14, 2025 · CSF cytology focuses on the examination of cells present in the CSF. It is particularly important in the diagnosis of conditions that involve the infiltration of abnormal cells into the CSF, …

Jun 26, 2024 · CSF cytology of a diffuse large B-cell non hodgkin lymphoma. Atypical cells are larger and have a basophilic cytoplasm (WC/jensflorian).