Aspiration Cytology A Pattern Recognition Approach |
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| Author:
| Renshaw, Andrew A. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4160-2870-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2005 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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| Imprint: | Saunders |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $246.00 |
Book Description:
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This new cytopathology resource takes a pattern-recognition approach to the interpretation of difficult aspirates, giving readers all of the tools they need to make the right diagnosis. A unique tabular design presents - at a glance - key information on the cytologic features, pitfalls, work up, and reporting for each lesion. More than 700 brilliant, full-color photographs illustrate a full range of patterns found in aspirated tissue samples.
This new cytopathology resource takes a pattern-recognition approach to the interpretation of difficult aspirates, giving readers all of the tools they need to make the right diagnosis. A unique tabular design presents - at a glance - key information on the cytologic features, pitfalls, work up, and reporting for each lesion. More than 700 brilliant, full-color photographs illustrate a full range of patterns found in aspirated tissue samples.
- Offers a step-by-step approach to challenging cases, beginning with the specimen pattern, followed by work up and pitfalls, through to a definitive diagnosis or a more narrow differential diagnosis.
- Classifies lesions into common, not so common, and rare categories.
- Shows all the basic patterns of aspirated tissue samples, giving readers a comprehensive list of differential diagnoses for each organ site.
- Examines the broad spectrum of organs and organ systems, including lung, liver, pancreas, breast, soft tissue, central nervous system, and many more.
- Includes representative sign out reports.
With 6 additional contributing experts