Exfoliative Cytopathology 1

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This course provides instruction in the principles of non-gynecologic exfoliative cytopathology including basic anatomy, embryology, histology, physiology, pathology, endocrinology, and diagnostic cytopathology (e.g., infections, inflammation and benign and malignant neoplasms) of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. Students will learn how to assess respiratory and gastrointestinal specimens for benign and abnormal cytologic findings and formulate preliminary and differential diagnoses.