Cytopathology in Oncology (Cancer Treatment and Research Book 160)

In recent decades, cytopathology has assumed an increasing role in the primary diagnosis of mass lesions owing to its ability to deliver rapid, non-invasive, and timely information. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of cytology at various body sites. The diagnostic details covered are abbreviated in comparison with those in pathology texts. Instead, a more clinical approach is taken, with the focus on the advantages and limitations of techniques and the key features of entities that are important to clinicians. Pathological–clinical correlation is highlighted throughout the book, ensuring that it will be highly relevant for clinicians. In particular, physicians who deal with oncology patients will find it to be a rich source of guidance on how to use and understand cytopathology in the diagnosis and exclusion of malignancy. "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 This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of cytology at various body sites The diagnostic details covered are abbreviated in comparison with those in pathology texts Instead, a more clinical approach is taken, with the focus on the advantages and limitations of techniques and the key features of entities that are important to clinicians Pathological–clinical correlation is highlighted throughout the book, ensuring that it will be highly relevant for clinicians In particular, physicians who deal with oncology patients will find it to be a rich source of guidance on how to use and understand cytopathology in the diagnosis and exclusion of malignancy - Font no determinada 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. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of cytology at various body sites. The diagnostic details covered are abbreviated in comparison with those in pathology texts. Instead, a more clinical approach is taken, with the focus on the advantages and limitations of techniques and the key features of entities that are important to clinicians. Pathological clinical correlation is highlighted throughout the book, ensuring that it will be highly relevant for clinicians. In particular, physicians who deal with oncology patients will find it to be a rich source of guidance on how to use and understand cytopathology in the diagnosis and exclusion of malignancy Front Matter....Pages i-xii Overview of Cytopathology Procedures and Techniques....Pages 1-12 Ancillary Studies on Neoplastic Cytologic Specimens....Pages 13-29 Head and Neck....Pages 31-57 Cytology of the Lung....Pages 59-82 Liver Cytology....Pages 83-109 Esophagus, Stomach, and Pancreas....Pages 111-148 Genitourinary Cytopathology (Kidney and Urinary Tract)....Pages 149-183 Body Cavity Fluids....Pages 185-210 Cytopathology in the Diagnosis of Lymphoma....Pages 211-240 Female Genital Tract....Pages 241-272 Beyond the Standard of Care: The Role of Cytopathology in Molecular Testing of Cancer....Pages 273-282