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Cytopathology

Loyola Medicine Director of Cytopathology
Dr. Guliz A. Barkan Named 2020-2021 President of the American Society of Cytopathology

Cytopathology is the study of cell samples from various body sites for the detection of pathologic processes. In some organ systems, such as the cervix, exfoliative cytology is the screening technique used for the detection of cancer. For other sites ( e.g., breast, thyroid, lymph nodes, etc.) fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is the technique of choice for obtaining material.

The role of a cytopathologist is that of manager, consultant to the clinicians, as well as teacher to other pathologists, medical students, residents, fellows, and cytotechnologists. At the Loyola University Medical Center, residents receive training in interpreting all types of cytologic material.

These are correlated with clinical presentation and supplemented by ancillary studies including: immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, image analysis, electron microscopy, and molecular pathology. The residents are also trained in quality assurance of cytologic diagnosis and correlating cytologic material with the corresponding histologic specimens. Several teaching conferences are integrated into the core of this rotation. Our department also offers fellowship training in cytopathology.

Dr. Güliz A. Barkan
Professor of Pathology and Urology
Cytopathology Fellowship Program Director
Director of Cytopathology