Synovial fluid
CHAPTER 30 Synovial fluid Anthony J. Freemont, John Denton Chapter contents Introduction Synovial fluid cytology The cytocentrifuge preparation Cells Clinical applications of synovial fluid microscopy and the value of diagnostic…
Prostate gland
CHAPTER 19 Prostate gland Aasmund Berner, Svante R. Orell Chapter contents Introduction Diagnostic procedure Causes of prostatic enlargement Adenocarcinoma Neuroendocrine (small cell) carcinoma Transitional cell carcinoma Rare epithelial tumours Non-epithelial…
Testis and scrotum: cytology of testicular and scrotal masses and male infertility
CHAPTER 20 Testis and scrotum cytology of testicular and scrotal masses and male infertility Ika Kardum-Skelin, Paul J. Turek Chapter contents Introduction Diagnostic work-up of testicular and scrotal masses Benign…
Other endocrine organs
CHAPTER 18 Other endocrine organs Ian D. Buley Chapter contents The parathyroid glands The adrenal glands Other paraganglionomas including carotid body tumours The parathyroid glands Anatomy and physiology There are…
Gall bladder and extrahepatic bile ducts
CHAPTER 9 Gall bladder and extrahepatic bile ducts Gabrijela Kocjan Chapter contents Introduction Endoscopic techniques Complications and contraindications Normal cytology Benign conditions Dysplasia Adenocarcinoma Special tumour types Diagnostic pitfalls The…
New techniques
CHAPTER 34 New techniques Victor Lee, Siok-Bian Ng, Manuel Salto-Tellez1, Chapter contents Introduction Diagnostic molecular cytopathology Technological advances (non-molecular) The future of diagnostic molecular cytopathology Introduction This chapter deals with…
Cytopathology: the history, the present and the future direction
CHAPTER 1 Cytopathology the history, the present and the future direction Ibrahim Ramzy, Amanda Herbert Chapter contents The early historical era Development and expansion of exfoliative cytology Consolidation of cytopathology…
Organ transplantation
CHAPTER 15 Organ transplantation Eva von Willebrand, Irmeli Lautenschlager Chapter contents Introduction Kidney transplant cytology Liver transplant cytology The role of the cytopathogist in patient management Introduction Over the course…
Cervical screening programmes
CHAPTER 22 Cervical screening programmes Karin J. Denton, Mina Desai Chapter contents Introduction Principles of screening History of cervical screening in the UK The UK cervical screening programmes Quality assurance…
5: Integrated clinical assessment
Station 5 Integrated clinical assessment Contents Skin problems Examination of the skin Cases 5.1 Psoriasis 5.2 Dermatitis 5.3 Lichen planus 5.4 Blistering skin disorders 5.5 Facial rash 5.6 Scleroderma, vitiligo and autoimmune skin disease 5.7 Oral lesions…
