Diagnostic Cytology (2^nd Ed.)

Cytology refers to a branch of pathology that deals with making diagnoses of diseases and conditions through the examination of tissue samples from the body (MedicineNet.com).

This new edition has been fully revised to provide trainees and clinicians with the latest advances in the field of cytology.

Divided into four sections, each further sub-divided into multiple chapters, the book covers general cytology and the characteristics of cells and tissues, exfoliative cytology (an alternative to biopsy), laboratory techniques, and fine needle aspiration cytology.

The second edition includes two new chapters on round cell tumours and infections, as well as many new and updated images and figures.

Review questions conclude each chapter and new classifications of diseases and molecular genetics are also covered in depth.

Key points

• Fully revised, second edition providing latest advances in cytology
• Includes two new chapters and many new and updated images and figures
• Features review questions in each chapter
• Previous edition (9789351520665) published in 2014

Section 1: General Cytology

• Cell
• Cell Cycle and Cell Proliferation
• Cellular Reaction to Injury and Cell Death
• Molecular Genetics: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications
• Neoplasm
• Tissue and Cell Organization

Section 2: Clinical Cytology (Exfoliative)

• Normal Anatomy, Histology and Cytology of Female Genital Tract
• Cervical Carcinogenesis, Preneoplastic and Neoplastic Conditions
• Cervical Cancer Screening Program
• Effusion Cytology
• Urine Cytology
• Respiratory Cytology
• Gastrointestinal Tract
• Cerebrospinal Fluid

Section 3: Laboratory Techniques

• Basic Technique and Approach to Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology
• Routine Laboratory Techniques
• Special Stains and Immunocytochemistry
• Light Microscope
• Digital Image Analysis
• Flow Cytometry
• Liquid-based Cytology and Automation
• Polymerase Chain Reaction and DNA Sequencing
• Quality Control and Laboratory Organization

Section 4: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

• Head, Neck and Orbit
• Salivary Gland
• Thyroid
• Breast
• Lymph Node
• Mediastinum
• Liver and Spleen
• Pancreas
• Kidney and Adrenal
• Gonads and Prostrate
• Soft Tissue Lesions
• Skin
• Bone
• Round Cell Tumor
• Infection

Index

Pranab Dey MBBS MD MIAC FRCPATH
Professor, Department of Cytology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India