Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Superficial Organs and Body Sites

Nine renowned pathologists present todays most comprehensive and practical guidance on interpreting fine needle aspiration biopsies (benign and malignant neoplasms, infections, and inflammatory lesions). Separate chapters explore:biopsy of the lymph nodesbreast; thyroid and parathyroidsalivary glands and other head and neck massesbone and skin and superficial tissues Shows how to use a combination of low- and high-magnification examination of biopsy samples to obtain the most decisive diagnostic information. Addresses the use of both Diff-Quik and Papanicolaou stains. Underscores the importance of integrating clinical and radiographic data to establish a diagnosis. Presents over 460 full-colour illustrations (including hundreds of high-quality photomicrographs) that demonstrate important principles and techniques. Uses concise tables to display key differential diagnostic features. Features diagnostic pearls and pitfalls to help readers minimize false-negative and false-positive diagnoses. Complements Silverman & Geisingers well-respected reference, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of the Thorax and Abdomen.