Cytohistology of the Serous Membranes (Cytohistology of Small Tissue Samples)

Description

Each volume in this richly illustrated series, sponsored by the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology, provides an organ-based approach to the cytological and histological diagnosis of small tissue samples. Benign, reactive and malignant entities are presented in a well-organized and standardized format, with high-resolution color photomicrographs, tables, tabulated specific morphologic criteria and ancillary testing algorithms. Example vignettes allow the reader to assimilate the diagnostic principles in a case-based format. This volume provides a comprehensive review of effusion pathology, with extensive color illustrations. Throughout the text cytologic findings are correlated with cell blocks and surgical pathology follow-up. Dedicated chapters provide an update of the biology, immunocytochemistry and molecular diagnostic features utilized in the multimodal approach to serosal pathology, and the utility of core biopsies as a complement to the diagnostic approach. With a CD-ROM offering all images in a downloadable format, this is an important resource for all practising and trainee pathologists.

• Content includes vignettes of interesting or unusual cases and a short discussion of special studies, providing a practice-based learning format
• Reviews the processing techniques useful for body fluids, helping pathologists understand the advantages and pitfalls of each technique
• Bullet points and tables of significant features enable the practising and trainee pathologist to quickly identify important information

Table of contents

Preface

1. Evaluation of effusions from the serous membranes Carlos W. M. Bedrossian
2. Mesothelial response to injury Aziza Nassar and Claire W. Michael
3. Benign conditions Xin Jing and Claire W. Michael
4. The cytological diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma Carlos W. M. Bedrossian and Jeffrey T. Jhee
5. Common metastatic epithelial neoplasms Michael H. Roh and Claire W. Michael
6. Uncommon metastatic epithelial neoplasms Stewart M. Knoepp and Claire W. Michael
7. Rare metastatic tumors of non-epithelial origin Qing Kay Li and David C. Chhieng
8. Primary and metastatic hematopoietic diseases Adebowale J. Adeniran and David C. Chhieng
9. Diagnostic biomarkers in the work-up of effusions with emphasis on mesothelioma Filip Mundt, Katalin Dobra and Anders Hjerpe
10. Immunocytochemical studies in effusions Guoping Cai and David C. Chhieng
11. Malignant effusion of unknown primary Sarah M. Bean, Berrin Ustun and David C. Chhieng
12. Molecular studies in effusions Fernando Schmitt and Adhemar Longatto-Filho
13. Evaluation of pleural biopsy David C. Chhieng and Claire W. Michael

Index.