The Bethesda System For Reporting Cervical Cytology: Definitions, Criteria, And Explanatory Notes The Bethesda System For Reporting Cervical Cytology (online)

Springer, 2004. - 191 p. ISBN-10: 0387403582; ISBN-13: 9780387403588. The Bethesda System for reporting the results of cervical cytology was developed as a uniform system ofterminology, providing clear guidance for clinical management. The Bethesda System 2001 Workshop was convened to evaluate and update the 1991 Bethesda System terminology for reporting the results of cervical cytology. The New Edition has been extensively updated and revised to reflect the new Bethesda System. The new terminology reflects important advances in biological understanding of cervical New Help Book Info System. The new terminology reflects important advances in biological understanding of cervical neoplasia and cervical screening technology. The handbook has now been expanded to include more than 185 full color illustrations (twice the number of color images than in the 1st edition). New to the Second Edition are sections that address ancillary testing, including HPV, the inclusion of educational notes and recommendations, computerized screening, and anal cytology, as well as sample reports. In line with recent advances, the text and images will address liquid-based cytology in addition to conventional cytology. Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Contributors List of abbreviations Introduction The 2001 Bethesda system in table format Specimen adequacy Non-neoplastic findings Endometrial cells : the how and when of reporting Atypical squamous cells Epithelial abnormalities : squamous Epithelial abnormalities : glandular Other malignant neoplasms Anal-rectal cytology Ancillary testing Computer-assisted interpretation of cervical cytology Educational notes and suggestions appended to cytology reports Index The Bethesda System For Reporting The Results Of Cervical Cytology Was Developed As A Uniform System Of Terminology, Providing Clear Guidance For Clinical Management. The Bethesda System 2001 Workshop Was Convened To Evaluate And Update The 1991 Bethesda System Terminology For Reporting The Results Of Cervical Cytology. The New Edition Has Been Extensively Updated And Revised To Reflect The New Bethesda System. The New Terminology Reflects Important Advances In Biological Understanding Of Cervical Neoplasia And Cervical Screening Technology. The Handbook Has Now Been Expanded To Include More Than 185 Full Color Illustrations (twice The Number Of Color Images Than In The 1st Edition). New To The Second Edition Are Sections That Address Ancillary Testing, Including Hpv, The Inclusion Of Educational Notes And Recommendations, Computerized Screening, And Anal Cytology, As Well As Sample Reports. In Line With Recent Advances, The Text And Images Address Liquid-based Cytology In Addition To Conventional Cytology. In Addition To Its User-friendly, Outline Format, The Inclusion Of Index Allows The Reader Easier Access To The Information. Foreword -- Introduction -- The 2001 Bethesda System In Table Format -- 1. Specimen Adequacy -- 2. Non-neoplastic Findings -- 3. Endometrial Cells : The How And When Of Reporting -- 4. Atypical Squamous Cells -- 5. Epithelial Abnormalities : Squamous -- 6. Epithelial Abnormalities : Glandular -- 7. Other Malignant Neoplasms -- 8. Anal-rectal Cytology -- 9. Ancillary Testing -- 10. Computer-assisted Interpretation Of Cervical Cytology -- 11. Educational Notes And Suggestions Appended To Cytology Reports -- Index. Editors, Diane Solomon, Ritu Nayar ; With A Foreword By Robert J. Kurman ; With An Introduction By Diane D. Davey And David C. Wilbur. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Also Available In An Electronic Version. With a foreword by Robert J. Kurman, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD With an Introduction by Diane D. Davey, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY, and David C. Wilbur, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Evaluation of specimen adequacy is considered by many to be the single most important quality assurance component of the Bethesda System. The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology Definitions, Criteria, and Explanatory Notes by Springer,2004, Paperback 2nd Edition