cytologic atypia

Cytologic Atypia: Definition

In pathology, cytologic atypia describes cells that look abnormal when examined under a microscope. Cells may show cytologic atypia because of their shape, size, or colour. These changes can affect the cytoplasm (body) of the cell or the nucleus (the part of the cell that holds the genetic material). Does cytologic atypia mean the cells …
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What is atypical?

In pathology, the term atypical describes cells that look unusual or abnormal under the microscope. This term refers to changes observed in the shape, size, or structure of cells, particularly affecting the cell’s cytoplasm (the body of the cell) or the nucleus (the part that holds the genetic material). Does atypical mean malignant? No, atypical …
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