Competency information

Details

Analyse non-gynaecological samples to identify normal morphology, inflammation, benign neoplasia and malignancy.

Considerations

  • The cytological features of malignancies and benign conditions commonly identified by non-gynaecological samples in the following organ systems:
    • respiratory tract
    • urinary tract
    • gastrointestinal tract
    • serous cavities
    • thyroid gland
    • salivary glands
    • lymph nodes.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Recognise and interpret the microscopical appearance of cells and relate to the pathobiological process.