Cytology. Diagnostic Principles and Clinical Correlates

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.

• Uses easy-to-read, bulleted text to provide a quick review of key differential diagnoses, indications and methods, cytomorphologic features, clinical pearls, and tissue acquisition protocols for specific entities.
• Includes coverage of patient management in discussions of pertinent clinical features and emphasizes clinical correlation throughout.
• Examines the role of immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and molecular biology in resolving difficulties in interpretation and diagnosis.
• Features more than 550 full-color illustrations that provide a real-life perspective of a full range of cytologic findings.
• Discusses hot topics such as new diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis, the latest Bethesda System classifications/terminology, new techniques, and new adjunct tests.
• Provides an in-depth analysis of common diagnostic pitfalls to assist with daily sign-out and reporting.
• Includes a video on how to perform fine needle aspiration biopsy, from the patient interview and precautions to demonstration of techniques.

Author Information
By Edmund S. Cibas, MD, Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Director of Cytopathology, Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts and Barbara S. Ducatman, MD, Chief, Pathology Service Line, Beaumont Health System, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan