Atlas Of Difficult Diagnoses In Cytopathology

An advanced atlas/text concentrating on common diagnostic problems and frequent pitfalls found in diagnostic cytology. Provides an advanced level of diagnostic information covering a broad range of cytologic material. Also includes discussion and pictures comparing and contrasting different diagnoses and unusual cases and how to avoid false positive and negative diagnoses. Stresses criteria and concepts necessary to make differential diagnosis. Topics include pediatric cytopathology, preparatory techniques and artifacts, and newer specialized procedures such as liquid pap smear collection and molecular techniques. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-430-1

The primary thrust of this atlas is a comparison between different diagnostic entities with cytologic findings summarized in tabulated forms. The book contains over 3,200 full color photographs that illustrate the criteria for the cytology described. The Color Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Exfoliative and Aspiration Cytopathology is an excellent reference for everyday use when difficult and challenging cases face both cytotechnologists and pathologists. A tabulated form of information saves valuable time while reporting cytopathology.

Provides colorful, descriptive illustrations that clearly demonstrate procedures. Each chapter discusses the special issues of a particular specimen site, with pictures of each of the major diagnostic entities, descriptions of criteria, and explanations of how the diagnosis is reached. Coverage includes differential diagnostic aspects of gynecologic, respiratory, ocular, urinary, and cerebrospinal fluid cytology. Also illustrates variances in brain, breast, prostate, and thyroid aspiration cytology. An accompanying slide set is available.

The Second Edition of this colour atlas provides a comprehensive guide to the variety of gynaecological and non-gynaecological cytology appearances as seen in daily clinical practice. The scope of morphology ranges from basic cell patterns to rarer conditions. The illustrations are accompanied by clear and authoritative text from one of the leading centres of diagnostic cytopathology and histopathology. The illustrations correspond with what the trainee sees down the microscope, making diagnosis easier. The book has been written with clinical relevance very much in mind.

This illustrated atlas of cytopathology aims to cover the material necessary for trainee cytologists, histopathologists and cytology MLSOs. Cytology is an expanding topic now compulsory for MRCPath and essential for many screening programmes.

"The challenges of cytopathology are difficult to capture in a textbook; in reality, most melanoma cells do not contain pigment, air-drying artifacts alter cytomorphology, and benign respiratory cells may obscure lung carcinoma cells. Specimens of borderline adequacy leave one to question whether a definitive diagnosis can be made. Most cytopathology textbooks present us with ideal cells-the best cells photographed from the best specimens. In reality, these ideal cells may not be seen, nor are they required for a proper diagnosis. In many instances, ideal cells may even be insufficient for a diagnosis if not seen in a particular pattern or context. This atlas presents more than 1500 representative high-quality images. Rather than focus on obscure diagnoses, numerous images from frequently seen diagnoses are included to cover the different preparations, artifacts, and limitations seen during a cytopathology sign out. The most commonly encountered pitfalls are also provided, as well as advice on when and how to hedge"--

Exfoliative and instrumented (catheterized) urines are the most common types of specimens evaluated in a cytology laboratory. The typical clinical presentation is a patient with new onset of urinary symptoms, asymptomatic hematuria, or patient with prior history of urothelial carcinoma on routine surveillance. A careful examination of exfoliated cells from the urinary tract can lead to a fast, relatively simple, economical and accurate cytopathologic diagnosis, which is crucial for timely patient management. However, there are a number of common non-neoplastic reactive conditions that can morp.

The primary thrust of this atlas is a comparison between different diagnostic entities with cytologic findings summarized in tabulated forms. The book contains over 3,200 full color photographs that illustrate the criteria for the cytology described. The Color Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Exfoliative and Aspiration Cytopathology is an excellent reference for everyday use when difficult and challenging cases face both cytotechnologists and pathologists. A tabulated form of information saves valuable time while reporting cytopathology.