On completion of this section the cytotechnologist should Know:

• the anatomy and histology of the liver
• indications of fine needle aspiration
• cytologic features of hepatocytes, bile duct epithelial cells and Kupffer cells
• cytologic features of hepatic infectious processes
• cytologic features of cirrhosis
• cytologic features of nodular hyperplasia and adenoma
• cytologic features of the other benign tumors
• epidemiology and cytologic features of hepatocellular carcinoma
• cytologic features of cholangiocarcinoma
• cytologic features of rare malignant tumors
• cytologic features of metastatic tumors
• criteria for differential diagnosis of benign and malignant lesions