Description
Book SynopsisThis volume in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series will focus on the cytopathology of lymph nodes. It will address the topic of fine needle aspiration of lymph nodes and fulfill the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of lymph node cytopathology.
Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:
“This book on lymph node cytopathology is full of useful algorithms and numerous, high-quality illustrations. … logical algorithms and numerous illustrations make this handy book the practical reference for those who encounter lymph node fine needle aspirations (FNAs). … The numerous charts highlighting the most important morphologic features make this a quick, easy-to-consult book. … I can recommend this book without hesitation as a useful guide in the diagnosis of most diseases encountered using fine needle aspiration of lymph nodes.” (Maura F. O’Neil, Doody’s Review Service, April, 2011)
Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Overview of Ancillary Methods in Lymph Node FNA diagnosis.- Lymphadenopathy: Anatomic and Clinical Clues to Fine Needle Aspiration Diagnosis.- Cytology of Normal/Reactive Lymph Nodes.- Overall assessment of the aspirate: Diagnostic clues.- Overview of the algorithmic pattern-based approach to lymph node FNA.- The Polymorphous Lymphoid Cell Pattern.- The Monotonous Small-Cell Pattern.- The Monotonous Intermediate-Size Cell Pattern.- The Monotonous Large Cell Pattern.- The Pleomorphic Cell Pattern.- Infectious and Non-Infectious Lymphadenitis.- Unusual Neoplastic and Nonneoplastic Conditions of Lymph Nodes.- Pitfalls and Limitations of FNA of Lymph Nodes.- Index.
