Cytologic Detection of Urothelial Lesions (Essentials in Cytopathology (2))

The Essentials in Cytopathology series publishes generously illustrated and user-friendly guides with over 100 full color images that illustrate principles and practice in Cytopathology for pathologists and clinicians. Cytologic Detection of Urothelial Lesions by Dorothy L. Rosenthal, MD and Stephen S. Raab, MD is the second volume in the series. This volume will present a simple approach to dealing with cellular samples from the urinary tract. Dr. Rosenthal and Dr. Raab correctly place urinary cytology in the backwater of the?eld, noting the dif?culties many of us encounter when assessing urinary specimens or washes of the urinary tract. For a variety of reasons, these specimens are saved for the end of the day, cause the most trouble and frustration, and are the least successful from the standpoint of the pathologist, the urologist, or the patient. This book represents, in keeping with the philosophy behind the series, Essentials in Cytopathology, a systematic description of - croscopic?ndings in urinary specimens, whether normal, reactive, or neoplastic, accompanied by an extensive collection of photo- crographs (in color) illustrative of the full range of lesions. Drawing upon their personal collections and the diagnostic resources of s- eral major cytologic laboratories, they have assembled examples of the common diagnostic entities in the?eld plus an assortment of confounding circumstances, which contribute to the dif?culties presented by urinary specimens. Handy tables accompany the p- tographs, offering help where needed. This is particularly relevant because the subtlety of urinary cytology de?es the dependable - agnostic categorization obtained with samples from other sites. "Although all types of urinary tract lesions, benign and malignant, can be diagnosed by cytology, only the most common diagnostic problems are addressed herein. Lowest grade lesions are placed in an indeterminate category, along with reactive/atypical changes to infection and therapy." "High grade lesions that are life threatening to the patient and demand careful and directed management to control or eradicate the tumor(s) are emphasized. Additionally, attention is given to the importance of direct and clear communication between the urologist and cyopathologist as the patient becomes a lifetime candidate for recurrent or new urothelial lesions."--BOOK JACKET Second volume to be published in the Essentials in Cytopathology series 125 full-color images User-friendly and concise guide Convenient Fits in lab coat pocket 2,000 of the 22,000 practicing pathologists in the US are cytopathologists 66,000 laboratory technicians deal with urine samples and are potential buyers Dorothy L. Rosenthal, Stephen S. Raab. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.