Product Description
This new edition examines the latest diagnostic techniques for the interpretation of a complete range of cytological specimens. It is concise, yet covers all of the organ systems in which the procedure is used, with the number of pages devoted to each body site proportional to the clinical relevance of cytology for that site. Inside, you'll find new information on ductal lavage cytology and expanded coverage of FNA performance, keeping you current with the newest procedures. Over 700 full-color illustrations provide you with a real-life perspective of a full range of cytologic findings. Each chapter includes a discussion of indications and methods, along with a section on differential diagnosis accompanied by ancillary diagnostic techniques such as immunohistochemistry and molecular biology, where appropriate. As an Expert Consult title, it includes online access to the complete text of the book, fully searchable-as well as all of the images downloadable for your personal use-at www.expertconsult.com.Offers comprehensive coverage of everyday diagnostic work in a concise format for a practical benchside manual. Covers every type of cytology-gynecology, non-gynecology, and FNA.Presents an in-depth differential diagnosis discussion for all major entities.Examines the role of special techniques such as immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and molecular biology in resolving difficulties in interpretation and diagnosis. Provides an in-depth analysis of common diagnostic pitfalls to assist with daily signing out and reporting.Features coverage of patient management in discussions of pertinent clinical features. Uses capsule summaries featuring easy-to-read bulleted text that provide a quick review of key differential diagnoses, diagnostic pitfalls, cytomorphologic features, and tissue acquisition protocols for specific entities. Includes over 700 full-color illustrations that provide you with a real-life perspective of a full range of cytologic findings.Features anytime, anywhere online access to the complete text of the book, fully searchable-as well as all of the images downloadable for your personal use-at www.expertconsult.com.Covers automated cytology and HPV testing in Cervical and Vaginal Cytology chapter, providing an up-to-date reference on the techniques used in today's labs.Offers new information on ductal lavage cytology and expanded coverage of FNA performance, keeping you current with the newest procedures.Discusses the implementation of proficiency testing and changes in laboratory inspection and accreditation.Includes recommendations from the 2008 National Cancer Institute Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration State of the Science Conference.Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 7 reviews)

Definitely recommend for Cyto rotations by Antibody_x (Minnesota)

5 Stars
October 06, 2009
I used this book's prior edition as a resident but didn't buy it b/c I knew a newer edition was in the works. The newer edition is lighter (on account of using thinner paper) but has better pictures and is including the highlight review points now seen in other Elsevier titles (Foundation series). The expert consult (aka online feature) is a good bonus when you don't have the book around but in my experience, accessing it has sometimes been cumbersome (server issues?). If you have to decide between this and the baby DeMay, I recommend this one as the DeMay is still too wordy in my opinion. Plus if you are headed towards a cyto fellowship the last chapter makes sense of all that lab administration lingo they test on cyto boards.

Good, but annoying by Big Apple (NY)

5 Stars
February 25, 2009
I bought this book because I am just returning to the field after a two year hiatus and needed a refresher. The book is good... its a quick read and I like that it is up to the minute and includes some neat stuff too like FISH. I agree with other reviewers in that the bulleted points are great, except that the authors got entirely too carried away with acronyms!!!! Im trying to skim through the highlights, I read the bullet points and then wind up flipping all over to find out what the acronyms stand for! grrrrr.

Excellent for cytopathology practice and exams by Frank Chen (USA)

5 Stars
March 23, 2008
This book is concise enough to read through. In the meantime, it covers all the importent facts! The highlighted diagnostic criteria are helpful for you to memorize. If you want to buy only one cytopathology book during your pathology residency, this book is the one to choose. Frank Chen Cytopathologist

Don't think..just buy it..you will never regret it!! by Doctor (NY, USA)

5 Stars
November 08, 2007
One of the best books in cytology...The books is comprehensive in an amazing way...it is a small book but covers everything...even the lab management/administration in cytology labs!! (which may not find in other books!!) ..has many tables to summerize the important points and the features of each lesion...very nice pictures....If you a resident or fellow in cytopathology, buy this book without even thinking!!! it is really worthy it...However, if you are a practicing pathologist, you may need something more advanced but you definitely will not regret it..

great review book! by pathkid (birmingham, AL)

5 Stars
March 29, 2006
I got this in lieu of the baby deMay for study for path boards. I think it's pretty good as a solid review for cytology as it covers pertinent general features of major organ systems. Pictures are super clean and very clear (some with even arrows!!) CONS: ok, here we go. Not every entity described has a coresponding picture. I hate that. If you go to the trouble writing about a certain tumor for half a page...put in a photo or something of it. This happens about 5% of the time in this book. The text is really concise and valuable. SO, don't expect an indepth discussion regarding various staining patterns or molecular etiologies. Kinda pricey...if it were $99 it be perfect. OR if it came with a picture CD/atlas with MORE pictures that be great. PROS: the format is great. For a disease entity, you get brief text(like 100words), a clear box with a few morphology bullet points, and then a clean picture with description(and arrows!)...NEXT disease...It's a quick review no nonsense format and I like it alot. Has a mini Lab Management section in the back in the skinnys about regulations, billing, and personnel...pretty good actually. Conclusion: I think this is great for review. Certainly the baby deMay and Atkinsons text are the gold standards for board review, especially since she used to be the board chair and supposedly used her cyto picts in the test. If you already have these books, then I guess dont bother unless you got book fund money to blow. Overall, I recommend this.

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