<![CDATA[Background: For the detection of malignancy in the serous fluids of the body, cytological examination ofthe fluid is very important. It is also of prime importance and seems difficult to differentiate the malignantcells from reactive mesothelial cells during fluid cytology. The cell block preparation is a useful and additivediagnostic tool when cellular features in cytology are inconclusive or suspicious. The aim of the study wasto assess the utilization of the cell technique as an additional tool along with the conventional smears thatwe are using in routine practice.Methods: 200 body (effusion) fluids were examined by the conventional cytological smears as well as bythe cell block technique.Conclusion: The diagnostic yield increases when we use the cell block preparation method along with theconventional smears because the architectural patterns and cell morphology are very well preserved in cellblock as compared to the smears.]]>
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