Fine Needle Aspiration Cytopathology

Fine needle aspiration cytopathology is a highly effective diagnostic method which is now appreciated and practised in most large hospitals worldwide, yet many pathologists are still doubtful about the details of the technique: Who should perform the aspiration? How should the specimen be stained? What can and cannot be safely diagnosed?Edited by a leading cytopathologist, with a distinguished international team of contributors, this book attempts to answer all these questions and more, by providing an exhaustive account of the techniques, interpretation and general practice of fine needle aspiration cytopathology,Fine Needle Aspiration Cytopathology is aimed directly at the practising pathologist who wishes to become competent in the technique, or who hopes to introduce these methods into his or her hospital.Historical background, methodology, imaging techniques and the application of immunohistochemistry are all covered, but the main purpose of this book is descriptive, practical cytopathology. A thorough diagnostic review of each site is provided, together with a series of photomicrographs illustrating common and unusual lesions and their characteristic cytomorphology.Fine Needle Aspiration Cytopathology will be essential reading for all those working in the rapidly expanding field of cytopathology - from junior pathologists learning cytopathology and preparing for their postgraduate examinations to consultant pathologists requiring further guidance.