Description
Book SynopsisCytopathology 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.
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition The flow of information is excellent and the text is well-written... a good introductory text for undergraduates with an interest in cytology and for professionals in training. * Dr Lesley Walton, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University *
Lucid, logical coverage of material, set out thoughtfully and supported by good illustrations and learning features that make the text student-friendly... a very useful undergraduate cytopathology textbook. * Dr Nicholas Vardaxis, Endeavour College of Natural Health *
Clearly written, factual and concise. * Dr Patricia Gadsdon, FIBMS, School of Biological Sciences, Bangor University *
Table of Contents1: Behdad Shambayati: Introduction: a glance at the past, a glimpse of the future 2: Andrew Evered & Behdad Shambayati: Preparation techniques 3: John Crossley & Beverley Crossley: The cervical screening process 4: Andrew Evered: Normal cervical cytology 5: Andrew Evered: Abnormal cervical cytology 6: John Crossley & Paul Cross: Quality issues in cervical screening and cytology 7: Andrew Evered: Diagnostic cytopathology 8: Behdad Shambayati: Cytology of urine 9: Behdad Shambayati: Serous effusions and peritoneal washings 10: Behdad Shambayati: Lower respiratory tract cytology 11: Behdad Shambayati: Fine needle aspiration cytology 12: Paul Cross & Behdad Shambayati: Cytology of head and neck 13: Stephen Blackman & Behdad Shambayati: Basic semen analysis 14: Behdad Shambayati: Cytology of the biliary tract and pancreas 15: Bruno Ping: Advances in cytopathology 16: Andrew Evered: Data analysis in cytopathology 17: Andrew Evered: Expertise in cytopathology
