Practical Cytopathology. Frequently Asked Questions (Practical Anatomic Pathology)

Cytology Techniques.- Cytopathology Laboratory Management.- Overview of Cervical and Anal Cytopathology.- Normal and Benign Cervical Cytology.- Cervical Cytology with Squamous and Glandular Abnormalities.- Gastrointestinal, Pancreas and Bile Ducts Cytology.- Lung and Respiratory Tract Cytology.- Urine Cytology.- Body Cavity Effusions and Washings.- Cerebrospinal Fluid.- Ovary and Peritoneal Washings.- Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of the Breast.- Thyroid.- Salivary Gland.- Lymph Nodes.- Liver Cytopathology.- Soft Tissue and Bone.- Kidney, Adrenal Gland, and Retroperitoneum.- Ocular Cytology.

This book provides a comprehensive, practical, and state-of-the art review addressing the major issues and challenges in cytopathology practice using a question and answer format. Making an accurate diagnosis, especially on a limited cytology sample obtained by minimally invasive procedures, is often challenging, yet crucial to patient care. Using the most current and evidence-based approaches, this book: 1) focuses on frequently asked questions in day-to-day practice of cytopathology as well as surgical pathology; 2) provides quick, accurate, and useful answers; 3) emphasizes the importance of clinical, radiological, and cytological correlation, as well as cyto-histological correlation; and 4) delineates how to judiciously use immunohistochemistry, molecular tests, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and other established ancillary studies including next generation sequencing and computer-assisted diagnostics. Chapters are written by experts in their fields and provide the most up-to-date information in the field of cytopathology. Practical Cytopathology: Frequently Asked Questions serves as a practical resource and guide to relevant references for trainees, cytotechnologists, and cytopathologists at various skill levels.

Huihong Xu Boston VA Health Care System and Boston University Medical School Boston, MA USA

Xiaohua Qian Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston, MA USA

He Wang Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University Newark, New Jersey USA