Small cell carcinoma in sputum cytology is characterized by small, hyperchromatic cells with scant cytoplasm, nuclear molding (where nuclei conform to each other's shapes), and finely granular 'salt-and-pepper' chromatin. The cells are typically 2-3 times the size of lymphocytes and show frequent crush artifacts. These features distinguish small cell carcinoma from other lung malignancies and are crucial for accurate diagnosis, as small cell carcinoma requires different therapeutic approaches compared to non-small cell lung cancers.

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