Cytologic examination of the cerebrospinal fluid is a technically simple, yet productive, diagnostic procedure. Integrated Cytology of Cerebrospinal Fluid is a practical guide to this method used in the diagnosis of different pathologies. High-quality slides depict the common cerebrospinal fluid cell types, cell anomalies in inflammatory conditions and neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders, and cases with contaminants. The integrated approach includes the use of immunocytochemical, histological, and immunohistological illustrations and quantitative date in addition to descriptions and photographs of cytologic preparations.

From the contents: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Cell Preparation

Common Artefacts
The Common Cell Types of Cerebrospinal Fluid
Inflammatory Conditions
Non-neoplastic Disorders
Neoplastic Disorders: General Considerations
Metastatic Tumors and Meningeal
Carcinomatosis
Hematologic Neoplasms. Primary Central Nervous System Neoplasms
Germ Cell Tumors
Neoplastic Disorders
Contaminants
Bacterial and Fungal Contamination
Pollen and Starch.