Cytology: Diagnostic Principles and Clinical Correlates (5th Edition)

Description

Concise yet comprehensive, Cytology: Diagnostic Principles and Clinical Correlates is a practical guide to the diagnostic interpretation of virtually any cytological specimen you may encounter. This highly useful bench manual covers all organ systems and situations in which cytology is used, including gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and FNA samples, with an in-depth differential diagnosis discussion for all major entities. As with previous editions, the revised 5th Edition focuses on practical issues in diagnosis and the use of cytology in clinical care, making it ideal for both trainee and practicing pathologists.

Table of Contents

1. Cervical and Vaginal Cytology
2. Respiratory Tract and Mediastinum
3. Urine and Bladder Washings
4. Pleural, Pericardial, and Peritoneal Fluids
5. Peritoneal Washings
6. Cerebrospinal Fluid
7. Gastrointestinal Tract
8. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Technique and Specimen Handling
9. Breast
10. Thyroid, 288
11. Salivary Gland
12. Lymph Nodes
13. Liver
14. Pancreas and Biliary Tree
15. Kidney and Adrenal Gland
16. Ovary, 520
17. Soft Tissue
18. Bone
19. Laboratory Management

Author Biography

Edmund S. Cibas
Dr. Cibas holds a medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a fellowship in cytopathology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is board-certified in anatomic pathology and cytopathology. He has been recognized for his work as an educator with an Excellence in Education Award from the American Society of Cytopathology.
Affiliations and Expertise
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Department of Pathology,

Barbara S. Ducatman
Dr. Ducatman is president of the Association of Pathology Chairs and sits on international, national, state and organizational committees. She also worked at Beth Israel Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ducatman was a lieutenant commander for the U.S. Public Health Service from 1992-1996 and a lieutenant commander for the U.S. Navy from 1983-1986.
Affiliations and Expertise

Dr. Ducatman is president of the Association of Pathology Chairs and sits on international, national, state and organizational committees. She also worked at Beth Israel Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ducatman was a lieutenant commander for the U.S. Public Health Service from 1992-1996 and a lieutenant commander for the U.S. Navy from 1983-1986.