Section of Anatomic Pathology Services
Cytology Laboratory Contact Information:
| Chris Jensen, MD Cytology Director 319-356-3217 chris-jensen@uiowa.edu |
Ryan W. Askeland, MD Cytology Faculty 319-353-8986 ryan-askeland@uiowa.edu |
| Michael B. Cohen, MD Cytology Faculty 319-384-9609 michael-cohen@uiowa.edu |
Laila Dahmoush, MD Assistant Cytology Director 319-356-4440 laila-dahmoush@uiowa.edu |
| Marina Ivanovic, MD, FIAC Cytology Faculty 319-353-6861 marina-ivanovic@uiowa.edu |
Robert A. Robinson, MD, PhD Cytology Faculty 319-356-4163 robert-a-robinson@uiowa.edu |
Cytology also has a pathologist-based Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) service located in the Clinical Cancer Center for palpable masses. The pathologists also travel to Radiology or other service area for FNA of non-palpuble throracic, abdominal and soft tissue masses.
The cytotechnologist microscopically examines the morphologic features of the cells, relates these findings to the patient's clinical history, and renders a cytologic impression. The pathologist reviews all gynecological and all non-gynecologic slides for final interpretation. The cytologic diagnosis is used to aid the clinician with patient diagnosis, assist with patient management and provides a means to follow the success of cancer therapy.
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