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Cytological analysis of body fluids has become an important part of the diagnosis and management of patients. The examination of fluids can categorize the fluids into inflammatory and neoplastic. Material and Methods: This research is a hospital-based observational study of one year, beginning in July 2022 and ending in June 2023. A total of 200 cases were studied in the Central Laboratory, SIMS, Hapur, UP. Result: Out of 200 cases, the most common fluid was peritoneal fluid, followed by pleural fluid. There was a male predominance in the study. The mean age was 45 ± 15 years The most common cause of the benign ascitic effusion was alcoholic liver disease and commonest malignancy was metastatic adenocarcinoma The commonest cause of pleural effusion was tuberculosis. Conclusion: The study of body fluids is a routine diagnostic test that offers a cheap and rapid diagnosis, which aids clinicians in treatment.

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