Advancements in Cytopathology: Challenges and Changes
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on recent advancements in cytopathology. Cytopathology is an important tool for cancer diagnosis. Recent research highlights the implementation of numerous ancillary techniques on cytology material. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest breakthroughs in this field, concentrating on the extensive use of cytology that holds significant potential for improving early cancer detection, treatment, and patient outcomes.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses various aspects of cytology, including exfoliative and FNA cytology and making optimal use of limited material to obtain as much diagnostic information as possible. It includes morphological assessment, challenging cases in gray areas, ancillary techniques, new techniques, and changes in old ones. Importantly, this Special Issue will delve into cutting-edge technologies applied to cytology material. This would save patients from unnecessary surgery and would affect favorably early cancer diagnosis.
Moreover, this Special Issue will explore the application of molecular biomarkers on cytology material and its implementation in personalized medicine and precision oncology. Discussions on the challenges associated with biomarkers and their clinical applications will be included, emphasizing the need for robust validation studies.
Overall, this Special Issue serves as a platform for researchers and clinicians to access the latest advancements in cytopathology, driving the development of more effective and tailored approaches for cancer management.
Dr. Panagiota Mikou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cytopathology
- cancer diagnosis
- cytology
- early cancer detection
- exfoliative cytology
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