Comprehensive Guide to Breast Cytopathology

Authors: M. Pinamonti, F. Zanconati

Series Editor: P. Viel

Series: Monographs in Clinical Cytology, Vol. 24

Pages: 118

Publisher: S. Karger

Publication Date: December 14, 2017

Language: English

ISBN-10: 3318061409

ISBN-13: 978-3318061406

Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches

Weight: 0.5 pounds

Format: Hardcover

Product Description: This book focuses mainly on the morphology of breast cytopathology, providing practical insights into recognizing benign lesions and identifying the main features of malignancy. It reviews specific features of various lesions and the consequences of the diagnosis for the management of the patient. Each chapter contains high-quality cytology images accompanying the descriptions, including comparison images to distinguish the most important morphological features and to help in the differential diagnosis.

Key Features:

• FNAC sampling and preparation technique, fixation, staining, and principles of its interpretation
• Immunocytochemistry and ancillary techniques
• Main clinical and radiological features of breast lesions
• Cytological diagnostics of axillary lymph nodes

Target Audience: This publication will be of great use to medical practitioners in their first approach to breast cytopathology, as well as to pathologists and cytotechnicians with little to moderate experience in the field.