This volume will focus on pulmonary cytopathology and be published in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series which will fulfill the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of site specific topics in cytopathology. It will focus on current specimen collection and preparation techniques as well as assessment of specimen adequacy and reporting of cytopathologic findings. Presentation of the cytopathologic features and differential diagnoses for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, as depicted in exfoliative, abrasive andfine needle aspiration specimens will be explored. Each disease entity will be discussed with illustration of the spectrum of changes, differential diagnoses and pitfalls. Published in Essentials in Cytopathology book series Designedto 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.- Specimen Collection and Processing.- Normal Components.- Hyperplasia, Reactive Changes and Metaplasia.- Respiratory Infections.- Other Non-neoplastic Conditions.- Benign Neoplasms.- Primary Epithelial Malignancies (Carcinomas).- Primary Nonepithelial Malignancies.- Metastatic Neoplasms.- Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-88886-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 170
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés