Color Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Exfoliative and Aspiration Cytopathology

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. This atlas covers topics including: normal and benign cellular changes; squamous lesions; respiratory tract; alimentary tract; urinary tract; neuroendocrine tumours; lymph nodes; salivary glands; liver; pancreas; central nervous system; soft tissues and bone; and neoplasms. CONTENTS: Part 1 Gynaecologic cytopathology: general aspects of gynaecologic cytology, reporting system, normal and benign cellular changes; squamous lesions; endometrium and endocervix; miscellaneous. Part 2 Non-gynaecologic cytopathology: serious effusions; respiratoy tract (exfoliative and aspiration); alimentary tract - oesophagus/gastrointestinal and biliary tract; urinary tract. Part 3 Fine needle aspiration cytopathology: neuroendocrine tumours; malignant melanoma; head and neck (miscellaneous); thyroid; lymph nodes; salivary glands; breast; mediastinum; liver; pancreas; kidney; adrenals and retroperitoneum; gonads (ovaries and testes); central nervous system - cerebrospinal fluid and aspiration biopsy; soft tissues and bone; neoplasms in the paediatric and adolescent age group. Sudha R. Kini MD The updated edition include: · NEW! 750 new illustrations · NEW! full Solution Site with image bank and 500 additional e-figures · NEW! legends will be integrated with images and fewer images will be placed on a page to achieve a less cluttered appearance · NEW! significant increase in tables reflects use of new diagnostic technologies, e.g., endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle biopsies · NEW! text will be reorganized to integrate illustrations in each chapter, rather than printing them at the end of the chapter