Cytopathology

Aims & Scope

The aim of Cytopathology is to publish articles relating to those aspects of cytology which will increase our knowledge and understanding of the aetiology, diagnosis and management of human disease.

It contains original articles and critical reviews on all aspects of clinical cytology in its broadest sense, including: gynaecological and non-gynaecological cytology; fine needle aspiration and screening strategy.

Cytopathology welcomes papers and articles on: ultrastructural, histochemical and immunocytochemical studies of the cell; quantitative cytology and DNA hybridization as applied to cytological material.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.410

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13569

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	414

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The presence of a cytopathologist increases the diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine needle aspiration cytology for pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a meta‐analysis

  Citation: 250

  Authors: S., S., S., J., A. R., M. A., I. A.

• Cell blocks in cytopathology: a review of preparative methods, utility in diagnosis and role in ancillary studies

  Citation: 149

  Authors: D., S. R., V. K.

• European guidelines for clinical management of abnormal cervical cytology, Part 2

  Citation: 124

  Authors: J., P., M., U., J.‐J., D., A., P., W.

• European guidelines for quality assurance in cervical cancer screening: recommendations for clinical management of abnormal cervical cytology, part 1

  Citation: 123

  Authors: J., M., P., U., J‐J., D., A., P., W.

• Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided tissue sampling by combined fine needle aspiration and trucut needle biopsy: a prospective study

  Citation: 122

  Authors: J., G., S. N., M., S. P.

• Invited review The cytology of malignant mesothelioma

  Citation: 117

  Authors: D.

• Diagnostic difficulties in the interpretation of fine needle aspirates of salivary gland lesions: the problem revisited

  Citation: 108

  Authors: S. R.

• Endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration cytology: a state of the art review

  Citation: 106

  Authors: S. E. H., R. S., S. E.

• Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided FNA biopsy of bile duct and gallbladder: analysis of 53 cases

  Citation: 101

  Authors: R. S., D., M. A., I., D. C., D. R., S., N.

• Fine needle aspiration cytology of the thyroid: a comparison of 5469 cytological and final histological diagnoses

  Citation: 98

  Authors: G., G., C., M., G.

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