Overview

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. Remain at the forefront of your field. Content has been fully revised and updated to include over 1800 full-color images and 2 new chapters: The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology, and Digital Pathology. Five Chapters - Benign Proliferative Reactions, Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Invasive Carcinoma; Central Nervous System; Eye; Pancreas; and HPV - have new, original texts. Access expanded coverage of immunocytochemistry and molecular techniques in cytology, as well as digital pathology and its applications to telecytology (including CAP requirements). Equip yourself to handle any situation with guidance on diagnoses in cytology of all body sites (including the female genital tract); fine-needle aspiration of various organs; and special techniques. Offer your patients a definitive diagnosis with updated coverage on molecular testing, as well as the most current concepts, data and references. View 7 brand-new videos demonstrating specific imaging techniques in cytopathology available Understand the diagnostic aspects of cytology in both benign and malignant conditions in the various body sites and organs. Compare and contrast various diagnoses with help from Key Features boxes for numerous diagnostic entities. Stay on top of latest guidelines for cervical cancer screening and The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology.

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Author:   Marluce Bibbo ,  David Wilbur
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   W B Saunders Co Ltd
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.20cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 28.10cm
Weight:   3.080kg
ISBN:  

9781455751952

ISBN 10:   1455751952
Pages:   976
Publication Date:   27 June 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

PART I GENERAL CYTOLOGY Chapter 1 The Cell: Basic Structure, Function, and Molecular Basis of Neoplasia Chapter 2 Basic Cytogenetics and the Role of Genetics in Cancer Development Chapter 3 Cytologic Screening Program Chapter 4 Diagnostic Quality Assurance in Cytopathology Chapter 5 Evaluation of the Non-gynecologic Sample in Smears and Liquid-based Preparations PART II DIAGNOSTIC CYTOLOGYSection A Female Genital Tract Chapter 6 The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology Chapter 7 Microbiology, Inflammation and Viral Infections Chapter 8 Benign Proliferative Reactions, Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Invasive Cancer of the Uterine Cervix Chapter 9 Glandular Neoplasms of the Uterine Cervix Chapter 10 Endometrial Hyperplasia and Carcinoma, Extrauterine Cancer and Unusual Tumors Chapter 11 Vulva, Vagina and Anus Chapter 12 Peritoneal Washings and Ovary Section B Cytology of Other Body Sites Chapter 13 Respiratory Tract Chapter 14 Alimentary Tract (Oral Cavity, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Colon, Rectum, Anus, Biliary Tract) Chapter 15 Urinary Tract Chapter 16 Central Nervous System Chapter 17 Eye Chapter 18 SCytology of Soft Tissue, Bone, and Skin Chapter 19 Pleural, Peritoneal, and Pericardial Effusions Section C Fine Needle Aspiration of Various Organs and Body Sites Chapter 20 Fine-needle Aspiration Biopsy Techniques Chapter 21 Imaging Techniques Chapter 22 Salivary Glands and Rare Head and Neck Lesions Chapter 23 The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology Chapter 24 Thyroid Chapter 25 Lymph Nodes: Cytomorphology and Flow Cytometry Chapter 26 Breast Chapter 27 Mediastinum Chapter 28 Kidney, Adrenal, and Retroperitoneum Chapter 29 Liver Chapter 30 Pancreas Chapter 31 Pediatric Tumors Section D Effects of Therapy on All Body Sites Chapter 32 Effects of Therapy on Cytologic Specimens Part III SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN CYTOLOGY Chapter 33 Cytopreparatory Techniques Chapter 34 Digital Pathology/Telepathology Chapter 35 Automation in Cervical Cytology Chapter 36 Immunocytochemistry Chapter 37 Molecular Techniques Chapter 38 HPV Detection Techniques List of Videos for Chapter 21 21-1a Axial ultrasound imaging of the right thyroid lobe 21-1b Parasagittal imaging of the right thyroid lob 21-2a Real time scan of the left thyroid nodule 21-2b Color Doppler scan of the left thyroid nodule 21-2c Real time scan of fine-needle aspiration biopsy of nodule 21-3 Ultrasound-guided aspiration of thyroid cyst 21-4 Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy of hypoechoic left thyroid nodule

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Sets a new standard of excellence for cytopathology texts.?-Human Pathology, review of previous edition Strengths of the book are in basic science, new developments and specimen handling- it includes the whole specimen pathway and not just microscopy. The Bulletin, July 2009

Sets a new standard of excellence for cytopathology texts.?-Human Pathology, review of previous edition Strengths of the book are in basic science, new developments and specimen handling- it includes the whole specimen pathway and not just microscopy. The Bulletin, July 2009 The latest edition of this book is always in use by our trainees and cytology staff. A?most helpful up to date reference book. Dr David Poller MD FRCPath, Consultant Pathologist & Reader in Pathology, Aug 14

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