What is cytology? Cytology is the exam of a single cell type, as often found in fluid specimens.
It's mainly used to diagnose or screen for cancer.
It's also used to screen for fetal abnormalities, for pap smears, to diagnose infectious organisms, and in other screening and diagnostic areas..
Cytology (cytopathology) is a branch, or subspecialty, of pathology.
In medicine, pathology deals with the laboratory examination of cells in samples of body tissue or fluids for diagnostic purposes..
Cytology is the diagnostic branch of medicine which is based on the microscopic cell examination to recognise physiological conditions and to diagnose benign, pre-malignant and malignant processes.
It is easy, inexpensive, fast and reliable gives material for ancillary testing..
Covers every type of cytology—gynecology, non-gynecology, and FNA.
Presents an in-depth differential diagnosis discussion for all major entities.
Examines the role of special techniques such as:
Uses capsule summaries featuring easy-to-read bulleted text that provide a quick review of key differential diagnoses, diagnostic pitfalls, cytomorphologic features, and tissue acquisition protocols for specific entities.
Includes over 700 full-color illustrations that provide you with a real-life perspective of a full range of cytologic findings.
Concise yet comprehensive, Cytology:
It's a perfectly practical bench manual for trainees and practicing pathologists alike! Fully updated, the 4th edition of Cytology helps you apply the latest diagnostic techniques for the interpretation of a complete range of cytological ..
