In case of sputum cytology, the sputum which is the mucus that is coughed up from the lungs can be looked at under a microscope. The sputum can at times show lung cancer cells. Diagnosing lung ...

The diagnosis was established histologically by the analysis of tumor samples obtained by bronchoscopy or percutaneous needle biopsy, and/or sputum cytology. Patients were staged prior to ...

Similarly to AFB, sputum cytology is rarely performed, especially not as a screening device, despite decades of reports regarding its efficacy. ≤4 No follow-up needed Follow-up CT at 12 months ...