Modern Cytopathology

Written by five leading cytopathologists, this brand-new title encompasses all aspects of clinical cytopathology for all areas of the body. It offers today's most authoritative, practical guidance on every subject of clinical interest, reflecting the most recent developments in knowledge and the latest applications of both exfoliative and aspiration cytology. Readers will find architectural attributes and cytomorphologic details on a wide variety of common and rare disease entities, as well as a full range of infectious and inflammatory conditions. Designed for ease of use, the book is organized first by disease, then by organ system. Features 2,000 illustrations vividly depict cytologic findings, making it easy to identify what is seen under the microscope.Presents and integrates coverage of all morphologic and immunologic stains and all relevant molecular and antigen assays. Discusses the hottest topics in the field, including fine needle aspiration · breast cytology · non-neoplastic pulmonary cytology · direct sampling of the CNS · and more. Provides in-depth discussions of cytopathology for every area of the body. Covers both exfoliative and aspiration cytology. Incorporates relevant ancillary tests. Includes detection of neoplastic disease, as well as infectious and inflammatory conditions. Uses tables to highlight cytomorphologic characteristics. Features over 2,000 full-color illustrations from the authors' extensive collections.