Bookedited by Marluce Bibbo, David C. Wilbur.
Summary: In the newly updated edition of Comprehensive Cytopathology, a team of international experts provides criteria and techniques in diagnosis, testing, and new insights in cytology. This accessible guide to diagnostic investigation and screening is ideal for daily laboratory use, taking a systematic approach to helping you understand major diagnostic criteria as well as the pitfalls and limitations of cytology. Quickly find the answers you need through a consistent chapter structure.Realize every possibility. Appropriate histopathological correlations and a consideration of the possible differential diagnosis accompany the cytological findings.
Contents:
The Cell : Basic Structure and Function, and Molecular Basis of Neoplasia
Basic Cytogenetics and the Role of Genetics in Cancer Development
Cytologic Screening Programs
Diagnostic Quality Assurance in Cytopathology
Evaluation of the Non-gynecologic Sample in Smears and Liquid-based Preparations
The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology
Microbiology, Inflammation, and Viral Infections
Benign Proliferative Reactions, Intraepithelial Neoplasia, and Invasive Cancer of the Uterine Cervix
Glandular Neoplasms of the Uterine Cervix
Endometrial Hyperplasia and Carcinoma, Extrauterine Cancer, and Unusual Tumors
Vulva, Vagina, and Anus
Peritoneal Washings and Ovary
Respiratory Tract
Alimentary Tract (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Colon, Rectum, Anus, Biliary Tract)
Urinary Tract
Central Nervous System
Eye
Cytology of Soft Tissue, Bone, and Skin
Pleural, Peritoneal, and Pericardial Effusions
Fine-needle Aspiration Biopsy Techniques
Fine-needle Aspiration Biopsy Techniques
Salivary Glands and Rare Head and Neck Lesions
The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology
Thyroid
Lymph Nodes : Cytomorphology and Flow Cytometry
Breast
Mediastinum
Kidneys, Adrenals, and Retroperitoneum
Liver
Pancreas
Pediatric Tumors
Effects of Therapy on Cytologic Specimens
Cytopreparatory Techniques
Digital Pathology/Telepathology
Automation in Cervical Cytology
Immunocytochemistry
Molecular Techniques
HPV Detection Techniques.