This book provides a comprehensive, practical, and state-of-the art review addressing the major issues and challenges in cytopathology practice using a question and answer format. Making an accurate diagnosis, especially on a limited cytology sample obtained by minimally invasive procedures, is often challenging, yet crucial to patient care. Using the most current and evidence-based approaches, this book: 1) focuses on frequently asked questions in day-to-day practice of cytopathology as well as surgical pathology; 2) provides quick, accurate, and useful answers; 3) emphasizes the importance of clinical, radiological, and cytological correlation, as well as cyto-histological correlation; and 4) delineates how to judiciously use immunohistochemistry, molecular tests, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and other established ancillary studies including next generation sequencing and computer-assisted diagnostics. Chapters are written by experts in their fields and provide the most up-to-date information in the field of cytopathology. Practical Cytopathology: Frequently Asked Questions serves as a practical resource and guide to relevant references for trainees, cytotechnologists, and cytopathologists at various skill levels.

Cytology Techniques

Cytopathology Laboratory Management
Overview of Cervical and Anal Cytopathology
Normal and Benign Cervical Cytology
Cervical Cytology with Squamous and Glandular Abnormalities
Gastrointestinal, Pancreas and Bile Ducts Cytology
Lung and Respiratory Tract Cytology
Urine Cytology
Body Cavity Effusions and Washings
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Ovary and Peritoneal Washings
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of the Breast
Thyroid
Salivary Gland
Lymph Nodes
Liver Cytopathology
Soft Tissue and Bone
Kidney, Adrenal Gland, and Retroperitoneum
Ocular Cytology.