Diagnostic Pathology: Cytopathology – A Comprehensive Resource for Practitioners and Trainees

Authored by renowned experts Dina R Mody MD, Michael J. Thrall MD, and Savitri Krishnamurthy MD, this esteemed volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series serves as an exceptional point-of-care resource for pathologists, residents, students, and fellows across all levels of experience and training.

Comprehensive Coverage of Cytology

This third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Cytopathology provides an exhaustive overview of all key aspects of cytology, encompassing gynecologic, nongynecologic exfoliative, fine-needle aspiration, and imaging. It incorporates the latest scientific and technical knowledge in the field, ensuring practitioners stay updated on the most recent developments.

Richly Illustrated and Easy to Use

This visually stunning resource features over 3,000 print and online images, including meticulously annotated histology and gross pathology photos, full-color illustrations, clinical photographs, and radiologic images. These visual aids facilitate confident diagnoses and enhance understanding of complex concepts.

New Chapters and Expanded Coverage

The third edition includes new chapters on ancillary molecular tests specific to thyroid and prognostic/therapy-related immunomarkers in cell blocks. Additionally, it provides enhanced immunohistochemical and molecular coverage, including new immunostains and genomic targets.

Updated Reporting Terminology and Emerging Systems

This edition reflects the latest reporting terminology, including serous fluid and effusions, and updates to existing reporting terminologies. It also keeps practitioners abreast of current and emerging reporting systems on pancreaticobiliary, salivary, breast, and soft tissue cytology.

Fine-Needle Aspiration and Small Biopsies

The expanded use of fine-needle aspiration for small biopsies (FNA-B) is extensively covered, with numerous images added and updated throughout the resource.

eBook Version and Additional Resources

The eBook version enables users to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Furthermore, this edition features new videos on topics such as the cytopreparatory process, cell transfer cell block and smears, and collodion bag cell block.

With consistently templated chapters, bulleted content, key facts, tables, annotated images, pertinent references, and an extensive index, Diagnostic Pathology: Cytopathology is the ultimate day-to-day reference or training resource for pathologists and trainees.

Published by Elsevier, this 825-page hardcover publication is available in English, with an ISBN-10 of 0323878679 and ISBN-13 of 978-0323878678.