Beschreibung:
In recent decades, cytopathology has assumed an increasing role in the primary diagnosis of mass lesions owing to its ability to provide rapid, non-invasive, and timely information. With cytopathology at the forefront of diagnosis and prognostication of neoplastic lesions, it is essential that physicians involved in the diagnosis and treatment of precancerous lesions and cancer have a clear understanding of specimen collection techniques, terminology for reporting, and outcomes in various diagnostic categories.
Overview of Cytopathology Procedures and Techniques.- Ancillary Studies on Neoplastic Cytologic Specimens.- Head and Neck.- Cytology of the Lung.- Liver Cytology.- Esophagus, Stomach, and Pancreas.- Genitourinary Cytopathology (Kidney and Urinary Tract).- Body Cavity Fluids.- Cytopathology in the Diagnosis of Lymphoma.- Female Genital Tract.- Beyond the Standard of Care: The Role of Cytopathology in Molecular Testing of Cancer.