Comprehensive Cytopathology

The New Edition of this popular text and reference offers a complete, up-to-the-minute account of general cytopathology, diagnostic cytology, and special techniques. Readers will explore the methods for obtaining cytology, and special techniques. Readers will explore the methods for obtaining cytologic specimens from all body sites, the relevant criteria for precise cytodiagnosis, and the many common pitfalls. Extensively illustrated--including 581 new, full color photographs--clearly depict the main cytologic findings for use at the benchside. This edition also encompasses the latest technology used in cytology.
Noteworthy Reviews of Last Edition:
"Recommend. Should have a permanent place in most pathologists' offices, cytology laboratories, and medical libraries. Our field's new gold standard."
--JAMA

"Encyclopedic, readable, and nicely produced. Masterfully edited. The list of contributors reads like a 'Who's Who' in cytology...Recommend."
--Modern Pathology

Includes 581 new, full-color illustrations representing appropriate stains and diagnostic methods. Color photographs are

Covers methods for all areas of the body.

All Chapters have been revised and updated to keep current with the applications of new technology in cytopathology.

Chapters NEW TO THIS EDITION: The Bethesda System for Cervicovaginal Cytopathology (Ch 7), Peritoneal Washings and Ovary (Ch 15), Alimentary Tract (Ch 18--new contributor), Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Techniques (Ch 25), and Automation of Cervical Cancer Screening (Ch 39).

"Sets a new standard of excellence for cytopathology texts."-Human Pathology, review of previous edition

""Strengths of the book are in basic science, new developments and specimen handling- it includes the whole specimen pathway and not just microscopy." The Bulletin, July 2009