Glandular Lesions of the Uterine Cervix. Cytopathology with Histologic Correlates

Description

This volume provides a compact, concise and up-to-date resource for pathologists and clinicians who are involved in women’s health. The book summarizes the incidence, epidemiology and risk factors for cervical adenocarcinoma, while reviewing the normal histology of the cervix and glandular lesions of the cervix. The cytological appearance of glandular lesions of the cervix and their mimics is amply illustrated and discussed. Management of glandular lesionsis also outlined.

Written by authorities in the field, Glandular Lesions of the Uterine Cervix: Cytopathology with Histologic Correlates is of great value to cytopathologists, surgical pathologists, gynecologic oncologists and surgeons.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to endocervical glandular lesions

Chapter 2. Processing, Reporting and Sensitivity of Cervical Cytology with an Emphasis on Glandular Lesions

Chapter 3. Normal Histology and Cytology of the Endocervix and Endometrium

Chapter 4. Cytology of endocervical glandular neoplasia

Chapter 5. Cytologic mimics of endocervical glandular neoplasia

Chapter 6. Cytology of endometrial cells and lesions

Chapter 7. Cytology of extracervical adenocarcinoma

Chapter 8. Management of glandular lesions identified on cervical cytology and histology with suggestions for continuous quality improvement in the cytology laboratory

Authors

Rosemary H. Tambouret, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Department of Pathology, Boston, MA, USA

David C. Wilbur, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Department of Pathology, Boston, MA, USA