Diagnostic Cytopathology

Cytopathology provides a wide-ranging overview of the microscopic study of normal and abnormal cells, showing how current visualization methods are used to study cell structure, and how early detection of abnormal cell pathology can lead to timely clinical interventions. Cytology tests are a very common and often painless way to determine a diagnosis and screen for cancers. While it can be stressful to wait for the results of a diagnostic test, know that your healthcare team is there to support you no matter what the results are. Don’t be afraid to ask your healthcare provider questions about your test or results. The book covers normal and abnormal cytological findings encountered in all body sites where cytological applications are used. Appropriate histopathological, immunohistochemical and molecular correlations, together with a consideration of the possible differential diagnoses, accompany the cytological findings. The reader can see a full range of normal and abnormal findings with images. The book is heavily referenced to ensure that it will serve as a practical resource for daily reference in the laboratory. In this book, chapter structure will help readers to quickly find the diagnostic answers they seek.