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Malignant Cells Found in Sputum
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The first description of malignant cells in the sputum was reported by W.H. Washe. 1
Sputum tests are now performed to screen for lung cancer.
1Long, S.R. and Cohen, M.B. "Classics in Cytology VI: The Early Cytologic Discoveries of Lionel S. Beale." Diagnostic Cytopathology. 9 (1993): 595-598. [PUBMED]