Main description:

Cytology is the study of cells; diagnostic cytology involves studying cells to identify diseases. The process is commonly used to detect cancer, but is also helps in the diagnosis of certain infectious diseases and other inflammatory conditions.

This book is a comprehensive guide to diagnostic cytology. Divided into four sections, the book begins with an introduction to general cytology, providing an overview of cells, cell cycles and cell death. The following sections discuss clinical cytology, examining cells in specific areas of the body, and laboratory techniques for studying them.

The final part is dedicated to fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), a popular and effective technique for quick tissue diagnosis. This section describes the use of FNAC in all different areas of the body.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to diagnostic cytology covering general cytology and more specific use of diagnosis techniques in different parts of the body


• In depth coverage of laboratory techniques


• Complete section dedicated to fine needle aspiration  cytology


• Includes nearly 1000 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables

Contents:

Section 1: General Cytology

• Chapter 1 Cell


• Chapter 2 Cell Cycle and Cell Proliferation


• Chapter 3 Cellular Reaction to Injury and Cell Death


• Chapter 4 Molecular Genetics: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications


• Chapter 5 Neoplasm


• Chapter 6 Tissue and Cell Organization

Section 2: Clinical Cytology (Exfoliative)

• Chapter 7 Cervical Smear: Normal Cytology, Bethesda System and Non-Neoplastic Lesions


• Chapter 8 Cervical Carcinogenesis, Preneoplastic and Neoplastic Condition


• Chapter 9 Cervical Cancer Screening Program


• Chapter 10 Effusion Cytology


• Chapter 11 Urine Cytology


• Chapter 12 Respiratory Cytology


• Chapter 13 Gastrointestinal Tract


• Chapter 14 Cerebrospinal Fluid

Section 3: Laboratory Techniques

• Chapter 15 Basic Technique and Approach to Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology


• Chapter 16 Routine Laboratory Techniques


• Chapter 17 Special Stains and Immunocytochemistry


• Chapter 18 Light Microscope


• Chapter 19 Digital Image Analysis


• Chapter 20 Flow Cytometry


• Chapter 21 Liquid-based Cytology and Automation


• Chapter 22 Polymerase Chain Reaction

Section 4: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

• Chapter 24 Head, Neck and Orbit


• Chapter 25 Salivary Gland


• Chapter 26 Thyroid


• Chapter 27 Breast


• Chapter 28 Lymph Node


• Chapter 29 Mediastinum


• Chapter 30 Liver and Spleen


• Chapter 31 Pancreas


• Chapter 32 Kidney and Adrenal


• Chapter 33 Gonads and Prostrate


• Chapter 34 Soft Tissue Lesions


• Chapter 35 Skin


• Chapter 36 Bone