Lijecnicki vjesnik 2019;141(9-10)
STORY ABOUT CLINICAL CYTOLOGY IN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MERKUR
Ika Kardum-Skelin, Ines Krivak Bolanča, Karmela Šentija, Mia Šunjić Stakor, Suzana Katalenić Simon, Biljana Jelić Puškarić, Marina Pažur, Gordana Kaić
Abstract
The text shows the development of clinical cytology at the Merkur Clinical Hospital from its beginnings in the middle of the 20th century. It describes the role of key experts, laboratories and organizational changes in the development of cytological diagnostics, education and professional work. The hospital's contribution to the development of hematological, gynecological, endocrinological and general clinical cytology and its connection with national and international professional circles are particularly noteworthy.