Atlas of cytopathology: a pattern based approach

by VandenBussche, Christopher J.

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Title Statements

Full title :Atlas of cytopathology : a pattern based approach / Christopher J. VandenBussche, Erika F. Rodriguez, Derek B. Allison, M. Lisa Zhang.

Summary

"The challenges of cytopathology are difficult to capture in a textbook; in reality, most melanoma cells do not contain pigment, air-drying artifacts alter cytomorphology, and benign respiratory cells may obscure lung carcinoma cells. Specimens of borderline adequacy leave one to question whether a definitive diagnosis can be made. Most cytopathology textbooks present us with ideal cells-the best cells photographed from the best specimens. In reality, these ideal cells may not be seen, nor are they required for a proper diagnosis. In many instances, ideal cells may even be insufficient for a diagnosis if not seen in a particular pattern or context. This atlas presents more than 1500 representative high-quality images. Rather than focus on obscure diagnoses, numerous images from frequently seen diagnoses are included to cover the different preparations, artifacts, and limitations seen during a cytopathology sign out. The most commonly encountered pitfalls are also provided, as well as advice on when and how to hedge"--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2020

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Wolters Kluwer
Place of Publication:Philadelphia
Language:eng
Publication Date:2020

The Physical Object

Description:x, 533 pages ; : 29 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781496397041, 1496397045
oclc:on1107445755
LC Classification:RB43
Dewey Decimal:616.07/582

FINE-NEEDLE ASPIRATION OF THE THYROID -- SALIVARY GLAND AND CERVICAL LYMPH NODES -- PULMONARY -- HEPATOPANCREATOBILIARY -- SEROUS EFFUSION CYTOPATHOLOGY -- URINARY TRACT -- GYNECOLOGIC TRACT CYTOPATHOLOGY -- SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND ADEQUACY.