Clinician's commentary: Atypia in urinary tract cytology specimens. Issue 4 (19th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patel, Sunil H.
• Other Names: VandenBussche Christopher J. guestEditor.; Baloch Zubair guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Diagnostic cytopathology. Volume 50:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 184
• Page End: 185
• Publication Date: 2021-08-19
• Subjects: bladder cancer -- urinary tract -- urine -- urology -- urothelial carcinoma; Cytodiagnosis -- Periodicals; Pathology, Cellular -- Periodicals; Cytology -- Periodicals; 616.07582
• DOI: 10.1002/dc.24852
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 8755-1039

Abstract

Abstract: At the 18th International Congress of Cytology in Paris in 2013, the "Paris Group" created standardized reporting system/criteria for urine cytopathology. This reporting system provided evidence‐based criteria for all the urine cytopathologic diagnosis in aims to avoid atypia being used a "waste basket." The addition of standard classification system greatly helps minimizing atypia diagnosis; however, clinicians, specifically, urologist, are still left without a clear set of guidelines for how to approach atypia. Prospective collaborate work with cytopathologists and urologist can help solve the dreaded atypia cytology pathological report and provide a framework and guidelines on management, providing better care to our patients.