
Serous cavity fluid and cerebrospinal fluid cytopathology
Ali, Syed Z.
Cibas, Edmund S.
Cytologic diagnosis by examination of exfoliated cells in serous cavity fluids is one of the most challenging areas in clinical cytopathology. Almost 20% of the effusions examined are directly or indirectly related to the presence ofmalignant disease, with carcinoma of the lung as the most common underlying culprit. This volume published in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series will fulfill the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of site specific topics in cytopathology. These guide books fit into the lab coat pocket,ideal for portability and quick reference. Each volume is heavily illustratedwith a full color art program, while the text follows a user-friendly outlineformat. Published in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series. Designed to be concise and easy to use. Fits in lab coat pocket. Site specific. Majority of illustrations are in four color. Illustration oriented accompanied by text in outline format. INDICE: Introduction, Clinical and Technical Aspects.- Normal Cytology.- Reactive Mesothelial Hyperplasia.- Malignant Mesothelioma.- Metastatic Cancers.- Effusions in Children.- Abdomino-pelvic Washings.- Lymphocytic Effusions.-Benign Inflammatory and Other Uncommon Conditions.
- ISBN: 978-1-4614-1775-0
- Editorial: Springer US
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 170
- Fecha Publicación: 28/02/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés