Lymph Node and Spleen Cytohistology

Each volume in this richly illustrated series, published in association with the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology, provides an organ-based approach to the cytological and histological diagnosis of small tissue samples. Benign, pre-malignant and malignant entities are presented in a well-organized and standardized format with high-resolution color photomicrographs, tables, tabulated specific morphologic criteria and appropriate ancillary testing algorithms. Vignettes allow the reader to assimilate the diagnostic principles in a case-based format. This volume combines a practical approach to performing and interpreting fine-needle biopsy cytology of lymph nodes and spleen, with reports of biopsies and the selection of appropriate ancillary testing required for these challenging small specimens. Each chapter contains a detailed summary of differential diagnostic features, supported by numerous high-quality images and case studies. With over 500 printed photomicrographs and a CD-ROM offering all images in a downloadable format, this is an important resource for practicing pathologists and residents in pathology.

Andrew S. Field is Deputy Director and senior consultant in the Department of Anatomical Pathology, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales, and Adjunct Associate Professor at Notre Dame Medical School, Sydney, Australia. William R. Geddie is Cytopathologist, University Health Network, Toronto and Assistant Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.