Comprehensive Cytopathology, EXPERT Consult: Online and Print

This best-selling book provides you with a comprehensive guide to the diagnostic applications of exfoliative and aspiration cytology. The book takes a systemic approach and covers the recognized normal and abnormal cytological findings encountered in a particular organ. Appropriate histopathological correlations and a consideration of the possible differential diagnosis accompany the cytological findings. The book is lavishly illustrated, making it the perfect practical resource for daily reference in the laboratory.

Reviews
“Sets a new standard of excellence for cytopathology texts.”—Human Pathology, review of previous edition

Key Features

Provides an accessible guide to diagnostic investigation and screening.
Includes a summary of major diagnostic criteria and discusses the pitfalls and limitations of cytology.
Utilizes a consistent chapter structure to make finding the answers you need quick and easy.

New to this Edition

Provides updates to crucial chapters to keep you on top of the latest diagnosis and techniques.
Access the full text online and download images from Expert Consult for use in electronic presentations.
Incorporates differential diagnosis tables for easy comparison/contrast of diagnoses.
Offers more than 1800 full-color images depicting a full range of normal and abnormal findings.
Discusses new concepts on molecular basis of neoplasia.
Explores the role of cytogenetics in cancer development.

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Contents
PART I GENERAL CYTOLOGY Chapter 1 The Cell: Basic Structure, Function and Molecular Basis of Neoplasia Magnus von Knebel Döberitz, M.D. Nicolas Wentzensen, MD Chapter 2 Basic Cytogenetics and the Role of Genetics in Cancer Development Alain Verhest, M.D., Ph.D., FIAC Pierre Heimann, M.D., Ph.D. Chapter 3 Cytologic Screening Programs Luiz Martins Collaco, M.D. Lucilia Zardo, M.D. Chapter 4 Diagnostic Quality Assurance in Cytopathology: CLIA ’88 Requirements Marluce Bibbo, M.D., Sc.D., F.I.A.C., FASCP Catherine M. Keebler, C.F.I.A.C., Sc.D., (hon.) Chapter 5 Evaluation of the Sample in Smears and Liquid-Based Preparations Marluce Bibbo, M.D., Sc.D., F.I.A.C., FASCP Joseph Nasuti, M.D. PART II DIAGNOSTIC CYTOLOGY Section A Female Genital Tract Chapter 6 The Bethesda System Ritu Nayar, M.D. David Wilbur, M.D. Chapter 7 Microbiology, Inflammation and Viral Infections Prabodh K. Gupta, M.D., F.I.A.C. Cindy McGrath, M.D. Chapter 8 Benign Proliferative Reactions, Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Invasive Cancer of the Uterine Cervix G. Peter Vooijs, M.D., Ph.D., F.I.A.C. Anniek J.M. van Aspert – van Erp, Ph.D., CFIAC Johan Bulten, MD, PhD, MIAC Chapter 9 Glandular Neoplasms of the Uterine Cervix David Wilbur, M.D. Chapter 10 Endometrial Hyperplasia and Carcinoma, Extrauterine Cancer and Unusual Tumors Terence Colgan, M.D. C. Meg McLachlin, M.D. Chapter 11 Vulva, Vagina and Anus Fadi W. Abdul-Karim, M.D. Theresa M. Somrak, J.D., C.T. (A.S.C.P.), C.F.I.A.C. Bin Yang, M.D, Ph.D. Chapter 12 Peritoneal Washings and Ovary Marluce Bibbo, M.D., Sc.D., F.I.A.C., FASCP Moira D. Wood, M.D. Brendan T. Fitzpatrick M.D. Section B Cytology of Other Body Sites Chapter 13 Respiratory Tract William W. Johnston, M.D., F.I.A.C. Craig E. Elson, M.D., FCAP Chapter 14 Alimentary Tract (Oral Cavity, Esophagus, Stomach, Biliary Tract, Colon,Rectum) Kim R. Geisinger, M.D., FCAP Simon Bergman, M.D. Chapter 15 Urinary Tract Marluce Bibbo, M.D., Sc.D., F.I.A.C., FASCP William H. Kern, M.D., F.I.A.C. Chapter 16 Central Nervous System Sandra H. Bigner, M.D. Alicia Carter , M.D. Chapter 17 Eye Kiran Narsinh, M.D. Diane B. Mandell, C.T. (A.S.C.P.), C.F.I.A.C. Ben J. Glasgow, M.D. Chapter 18 Skin, Soft Tissue and Bone Oscar Lin, M.D., Ph.D. Maureen F. Zakowski, M.D., FCAP Chapter 19 Pleural, Peritoneal and Pericardial Fluids Bernard Naylor, M.B., Ch.B., F.I.A.C. Section C Fine Needle Aspiration of Various Organs and Body Sites Chapter 20 FNA Technique William J. Frable, M.D., FCAP Chapter 21 Imaging Techniques Christopher Merritt, M.D. Chapter 22 Salivary Glands and Rare Head and Neck Lesions Edneia Miyki Tani, M.D., Ph.D. Lambert Skoog, M.D., Ph.D. Chapter 23 Thyroid Hugo Galera-Davidson, M.D., F.I.A.C., F.R.C. Ricardo Gonzalez-Campora, M.D., F.I.A.C. Chapter 24 Lymph Nodes and Flow Cytometry Nancy A. Young, M.D. Tahseen Al-Saleem, M.D. Chapter 25 Breast Professor Reda Saad Jan F. Silverman, M.D., FCAP Chapter 26 Mediastinum Wai-Kuen Ng, MBBS, FRCPA, FHKCPath, FHKAM (Pathology), FIAC Chapter 27 Kidney, Adrenal and Retroperitoneum Ruth L. Katz, M.D. Savitri Krishnamurthy MD Chapter 28 Liver and Pancreas Liang-Che Tao, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. Grace C. H. Yang, M.D., FIAC Chapter 29 Pediatric Tumors Jose A. Schalper, M.D., MIAC Section D Effects of Therapy on All Body Sites Chapter 30 Effects of Therapy on Cytologic-Specimens Part III SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN CYTOLOGY Chapter 31 Cytopreparatory Techniques Catherine M. Keebler, C.F.I.A.C., Sc.D., (hon.) Michael S. Facik, MPA, CT (ASCP), CFIAC Chapter 32 Light Optical Microscopy Peter H. Bartels, Ph.D. Chapter 33 Virtual Microscopy Katharina Glatz, M.D. Chapter 34 Automation of Pap Smears David Wilbur, M.D. Marluce Bibbo, M.D., Sc.D., F.I.A.C., FASCP Chapter 35 Immunocytochemistry Mamatha Chivukula,M.D. David J. Dabbs, M.D. Chapter 36 Molecular Techniques Lukas Bubendorf, M.D. Hans Jurgen Grote,M.D. Kari Syrjanen, MD, PhD, FIAC


Author Information
By Marluce Bibbo, MD, ScD, FIAC, The Warren R. Lang Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA; and David Wilbur, MD, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA