Main description:

Fully updated, the 4^th edition of Cytology helps you apply the latest diagnostic techniques for the interpretation of a complete range of cytological specimens. This medical reference book offers you quick access to the newest methods and adjunct tests, all in a brief, highly readable format that makes quick work of reviewing the key information available on this powerful yet minimally invasive method. It's a perfectly practical bench manual for trainees and practicing pathologists alike!

Contents:

1. Cervical and Vaginal Cytology

2. Respiratory Tract

3. Urine and Bladder Washings

4. Pleural, Pericardial, and Peritoneal Fluids

5. Peritoneal Washings

6. Cerebrospinal Fluid

7. Gastrointestinal Tract

8. Fine Needle Aspiration: Technique and Specimen Handling

9. Breast

10. Thyroid

11. Salivary Gland

12. Lymph Nodes

13. Liver

14. Pancreas and Biliary Tree

15. Kidney and Adrenal Gland

16. Ovary

17. Soft Tissue

18. Laboratory Management