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. 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. Read more... The cell : basic structure and function / Magnus von Knebel Doeberitz and Nicolas Wentzensen -- Basic cytogenetics and the role of genetics in cancer development / Alain Verhest and Pierre Heimann -- Cytologic screening programs / Luiz M. CollacΜ¦o and Lucilia Zardo -- Diagnostic quality assurance in cytopathology / Marluce Bibbo and Catherine M. Keebler -- Evaluation of the sample in smears and liquid-based preparations / Marluce Bibbo and Joseph F. Nasuti -- The Bethesda system for reporting cervical cytology / Ritu Nayar, David C. Wilbur, and Diane Solomon -- Microbiology, inflammation, and viral infections / Prabodh K. Gupta and Cindy McGrath -- Benign proliferative reactions, intraepithelial neoplasia, and invasive cancer of the uterine cervix / G. Peter Vooijs, Anniek J.M. van Aspert-van Erp, and Johan Bulten -- Glandular lesions of the uterine cervix / David C. Wilbur -- Endometrial lesions, unusual tumors, and extrauterine cancer / Terence J. Colgan and C. Meg McLachlin -- Vulva, vagina, and anus / Fadi W. Abdul-Karim, Theresa M. Somrak, and Bin Yang -- Peritoneal washings and ovary / Marluce Bibbo, Moira D. Wood, and Brendan T. Fitzpatrick -- Respiratory tract / William W. Johnston and Craig E. Elson -- Alimentary tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus, biliary tract) / Simon Bergman and Kim R. Geisinger -- Urinary tract / Marluce Bibbo and William H. Kern -- Central nervous system / Sandra H. Bigner and Alicia L. Carter -- Eye / Kiran F. Narsinh, Diane B. Mandell, and Ben J. Glasgow -- Cytology of soft tissue, bone, and skin / Oscar Lin and Maureen F. Zakowski -- Pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial effusions / Bernard Naylor -- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy techniques / William J. Frable -- Imaging techniques / Christopher R.B. Merritt -- Salivary glands and rare head and neck lesions / Edneia M. Tani and Lambert Skoog -- Thyroid / Hugo Galera-Davidson and Ricardo GonzaΜlez-CaΜmpora -- Lymph nodes : cytomorphology and flow cytometry / Nancy A. Young and Tahseen Al-Saleem -- Breast / Reda S. Saad and Jan F. Silverman -- Mediastinum / Wai-Kuen Ng -- Kidneys, adrenals, and retroperitoneum / Ruth L. Katz and Savitri Krishnamurthy -- Liver and pancreas / Grace C.H. Yang and Liang-Che Tao -- Pediatric tumors / Jose A. Schalper -- Effects of therapy on cytologic specimens / Larry F. Kluskens -- Cytopreparatory techniques / Catherine M. Keebler and Michael Facik -- Light optical microscopy / Peter H. Bartels -- Virtual microscopy / Katharina Glatz-Krieger -- Automation in cervical cytology / David C. Wilbur and Marluce Bibbo -- Immunocytochemistry / Mamatha Chivukula and David J. Dabbs -- Molecular techniques / Lukas Bubendorf, Hans JuΜrgen Grote, and Kari SyrjaΜnen