Welcome to the Eurocytology web-based training system.
The Eurocytology project is supported by the Leonardo da Vinci program with the aim of increasing access to training in clinical cytology and of harmonising training in this important specialty of pathology throughout the EU.
The purpose is to provide an image bank of carefully selected images together with supporting text and references to provide a unified platform of training and professional education for cytotechnologists and cytopathologists engaged in all aspects of clinical cytology screening and diagnosis.
The information is presented in three training packages:
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Eurocytology Website Project is the result of an international partnership comprised of experienced cytopathologists and cytotechnologists representing the following Institutes, Hospitals and Cytology Societies in the European Community.
Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine, London
University College Hospital Department of Histopathology
Italian Society of Anatomic Pathology and Cytology (SIAPEC)
Karolinska Hospital and Institute, Sweden
Pomeranian Medical University, Poland
Hungarian Cytology Society.
Polish Cytology Society
Swedish Cytology SocietyThe project was proposed, promoted and coordinated by
Dr R Dina, Consultant Cytopathologist and Histopathologist,
Hammersmith Hospital ,London
on behalf of
The Department of Histopathology and Cytology,
Division of Investigative Sciences, Faculty of Medicine,
Imperial College , LondonThe project was funded by the Leonardo da Vinci programme which has as its aim the harmonisation standardisation and development of vocational training programmes in member countries of the European Union
Editorial Board of the Eurocytology website
R Dina (Chairman)
Department of Histopathology and Cytology, Faculty of Medicine,Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
DV Coleman
Dept of Histopathology and Cytology , Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London,United Kingdom
A Capitanio
Formerly: Department of Pathology, Karolinska University Hospital,Stockholm, Sweden
Currently: Department of Pathology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
W Domagala
Dept of Pathology,Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
M Chosia
Dept of Pathology,Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
W Olszewski
Dept of Pathology , Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
L Vass
Dept of Pathology, Cytology Unit, F.Flor Hospital of Pest County, Budapest ,Hungary
A Bondi
Dept of Pathology, Cytology Unit, Maggiore Hospital. Bologna, Italy
G Morgan
Dept of Histocytopathology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm Sweden
A Badger
J & AB Associates Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Editors:
Training programme 1: Cervical Cytopathology – DV Coleman
Training programme 2: Non gynaecological Cytopathology – R. Dina
Training programme 3: EU funded Projects - DV Coleman
Design and execution
J Poznansky
Visiting Research Scientist, Dept of Histopathology and Cytology, Imperial College, London UK
M. Capitanio
F Corsi
Research Fellow, Dept of Histopathology and Cytology, Imperial College ,London UK
Independent Project Assessment and Evaluation
R Mecsei -
Chairman, European Advisory Committee of Cytotechnology Trondelag University College , Dept of Medical Laboratory Technology, Trondheim, NorwayD Ejersbo
Secretary, European Advisory Committee of Cytotechnology Dept of Pathology , Odense University Hospital, DenmarkContributors to Training programme 1: Cervical Cytopathology
Module 1
Female Genital Tract - DV Coleman ,R Dina
Module 2
Anatomy, Physiology and Histology of the Cervix – DV Coleman , W Domagala
Module 3
Epidemiology , Aetiology , Pathogenesis and Main Histological types- DV Coleman , W Domagala
Module 4
Human Papillomaviruses and Cervical Cancer – DV Coleman
Module 5
The Pap Test . Principles of Collection and preparation of specimens.Laboratory organisation , screening and reporting cervical smears-DV Coleman
Module 6
Normal cell content of cervical smears contaminants and artefacts,Adequacy and unsatisfactory specimens :- DVColeman, A Capitanio, G Morgan
Module 7
Inflammatory changes , specific infections , reaction repair and iatrogenic changes- D V Coleman , A Capitanio,
G Morgan
Module 8
Squamous carcinoma of cervix , CIN and ASCUS – DV Coleman, M Chosia A Capitanio, G Morgan
Module 9
Glandular lesions and management of women with abnormal smears – DV Coleman , R Dina , M Chosia
W Domagala
Module 10
Quality Assurance –DV Coleman
Module 11
Health and Safety in the Laboratory – DV Coleman & C. Agbo
Module 12
Liquid Based Cytology and Automation – DV Coleman , C.Agbo .G Morgan
Contributors to Training programme 2 Non gynaecological cytology
Module 1
Respiratory cytology – W Olszewski
Module 2
Thyroid cytology – R Dina
Module 3
Head and neck cytology – L Vass and E Roman
Module 4
Lymph node cytology – P Zeppa, I Cozzolino, E Vigliar, A Vetrani
Module 5
Breast - A Capitanio, Garreth Morgan, Luigi di Bonito, Gabrijela Kocjan
Module 6
Serous effusions – W Domagala
Module 7
Liver cytology –R Dina
Module 8
Pancreatic and Biliary cytology – R Dina and F Corsi
Module 9
Urinary Tract cytology – A Capitanio, G Morgan
Module 10
Spleen cytology – P Zeppa, G Troncone, U Malapelle, L Palombini
Translation
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Polish translation - W Domagala
- Greek translation - Ευαγγελία Κλειδαραδάκη (Evangelia Kleidaradaki)
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Hungarian translation - L Wass
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Spanish translation - L Alarcon
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Italian translation - A Bondi
Self assessment exercises
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Multiple choice questions - DV Coleman
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Slide Library – A Capitanio
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Virtual images – W Domagala
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Cytotrain Quiz – Previous L da V project
Adminstration and Financial Coordination
J& AB Associates, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire UKWe would like to thank the following Danish and Norwegian cytotechnologists who participated in the independent assessment of the Eurocytology website
T Almås,S Borchgrevink-Persen,ML Eide,S Omidbakhsh,M Yadgari
Dept. of Pathology and Medical Genetics, St. Olavs Hospital,Trondheim University Hospital, NorwayB Christensen,BM Dybdahal,M Hervik, J Løge A Wittersø
Dept. of Pathology Stavanger University Hospital, NorwayS. Funch-Eilsersen, Hvidovre Hospital, Denmark
M. Nielsen, Vejle-Give Sygehus, Denmark
S. Nielsen, Storstroemmens Sygehus Naestved, Denmark
P. Sandahl, Aalborg Sygehus, Denmark
M. Schou, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark