Comprehensive cytopathology with CD-ROM with expert consult (3^rd Ed.)

This best-selling book provides you with a comprehensive guide to the diagnostic applications of exfoliative and aspiration cytology. The book takes a systemic approach and covers the recognized normal and abnormal cytological findings encountered in a particular organ. Appropriate histopathological correlations and a consideration of the possible differential diagnosis accompany the cytological findings. The book is lavishly illustrated, making it the perfect practical resource for daily reference in the laboratory.

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 Programs. Chapter 4. Diagnostic Quality Assurance in Cytopathology: CLIA 88 Requirements. Chapter 5. Evaluation of the Sample in Smears and Liquid-Based Preparations. PART II. DIAGNOSTIC CYTOLOGY. Section A. Female Genital Tract. Chapter 6. The Bethesda System. 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, Biliary Tract, Colon,Rectum). Chapter 15. Urinary Tract. Chapter 16. Central Nervous System. Chapter 17. Eye. Chapter 18. Skin, Soft Tissue and Bone. Chapter 19. Pleural, Peritoneal and Pericardial Fluids. Section C. Fine Needle Aspiration of Various Organs and Body Sites. Chapter 20. FNA Technique. Chapter 21. Imaging Techniques. Chapter 22. Salivary Glands and Rare Head and Neck Lesions. Chapter 23. Thyroid, Hugo Galera-Davidson. Chapter 24. Lymph Nodes and Flow Cytometry. Chapter 25. Breast. Chapter 26. Mediastinum. Chapter 27. Kidney, Adrenal and Retroperitoneum. Chapter 28. Liver and Pancreas. Chapter 29. Pediatric Tumors. Section D. Effects of Therapy on All Body Sites. Chapter 30. Effects of Therapy on Cytologic-Specimens. Part III. SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN CYTOLOGY. Chapter 31. Cytopreparatory Techniques. Chapter 32. Light Optical Microscopy. Chapter 33. Virtual Microscopy. Chapter 34. Automation of Pap Smears.