Color Atlas of Pulmonary Cytopathology is the only text to include, under one cover, up-to-date information on every aspect of Respiratory Cytopathology. The atlas includes techniques of bronchoscopy, brochoalveolar lavage, and fine needle aspiration biopsy, a detailed section on cytopreparatory techniques, liberal use of images on histomorphology to complement cytology, emphasis on diagnostic pitfalls, a detailed section on cytopathology of non-neoplastic conditions, and much more. Abundantly illustrated with over 1300 color images, the atlas presents not only the usual cytohistologic patterns of various disease entities, but also focuses on differential diagnostic problems and depicts the differentiating features.

Atlas of Pulmonary Cytopathology: With Histopathologic Correlations offers concrete diagnostic guidance for anatomic pathologists to accurately identify pulmonary disease using exfoliative and fine needle aspiration techniques. It not only illustrates the classic cytomorphology of common lung lesions, but also presents and contrasts important problem areas that can lead to erroneous interpretation. Clearly and concisely written by leaders in the field, this volume is a practical desk reference for all facets of the diagnostically challenging areas of pulmonary cytopathology. The Atlas features more than 500 carefully selected high-resolution images detailing important aspects of the full range of lung diseases and conditions including infections, reactive lesions, benign neoplasms, and malignant tumors such as adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, malignant mesothelioma, and metastatic tumors. Additionally, the book contains images of the histopathology and gross characteristics of certain lesions to provide morphologic correlations that will be relevant to cytopathologists and surgical pathologists alike. To provide a broader, more enriching perspective, the Atlas features a special chapter on the radiologic characteristics of lung lesions to provide a differential diagnosis through the eyes of an experienced radiologist. This multidisciplinary approach to enhance the reader’s understanding of how cytopathology, histopathology, and radiologic information together create a powerful tool for understanding the neoplastic, reactive, and infectious disease of the lower respiratory tract. Key Features: Provides practical, expert diagnostic guidance for the full range of pulmonary cytopathology Discusses common diagnostic pitfalls and interpretive errors encountered in respiratory tract specimens Correlates cytologic features with those seen on histology Presents more than 500 high-resolution images Includes radiologic-pathologic correlations from an expert radiologist

Atlas of Cytopathology: A Pattern Based Approach is the latest installment in a unique new series designed to present diagnostic processes in a way similar to how clinicians actually review specimens. The book is image-rich, with scores of illustrations and tables, and filled with checklists, FAQs, and other tools to support fast, easy comprehension of material. Highlighted are common rather than obscure diseases and conditions, and “normal” cytology is presented first to give you a benchmark for subsequent discussions.

The diagnosis of lung cancer and benign pulmonary put forward images that in our opinion best represent tumors can be challenging. This diagnosis can be facil- the tumor entities. In some instances, we have recruited itated by the study of images that allow recognition of the collaboration and materials from other workers in the patterns of disease, both at the clinical and pathologic ?eld. levels. Conceptually de?ned, atlases are specialized books The atlas is organized into 11 parts containing 41 that rely heavily upon images to illustrate any subject mat- chapters, closely following the 2004 Classi?cation of ter. Fitting with such a concept, this atlas was developed Lung Tumors by the World Health Organization (WHO). to ?ll a void in the approach to diagnosis. In contrast to Accordingly, the chapters represent a wide range of n- previous conventional atlases, this atlas is unique in that plastic lung entities. It begins with tumors of children images from four major disciplines (endoscopy, radiology, followed by sections on benign epithelial tumors, salivary histopathology, and cytopathology) involved in the study gland tumors, mesenchymal neoplasms, lymphoprol- and diagnosis of lung tumors are brought together in a erative disorders, cardcinoid tumors, and a section of single volume. miscellaneous tumors.

Cytology is a unique subspecialty in anatomic pathology, and plays a critical role in the diagnosis of a variety of benign and malignant lesions by using minimally invasive procedures, such as fine needle aspiration, brushing, washing and lavage. Cytology not only provides an accurate diagnosis of the lesion based on the cytomorphological evaluation at cellular level, but also provides material for molecular characterization of a tumor for targeted therapy. In the era of personalized medicine, cytology has continued to grow and evolve as an important diagnostic tool. For example, some types of procedures are routinely used, diagnostic criteria have become more refined, and certain terminology has been changed based on current WHO classifications. Therefore, it is necessary to update our knowledge and terminology in cytology. In this volume, we have retained the quality and the clarity of the series, and like the other volumes, this volume aims to be concise and comprehensive yet clinically relevant to daily practice. Although this volume is written by multiple authors, all chapters follow a similar format: brief introduction of the specific organ/system (including types of specimens and techniques to obtain samples), description of normal findings, and a practice approach to diagnose benign and malignant lesions. In each chapter, the key cytomorphological feature and main differential diagnoses of the lesion are summarized in a concise table. Images in each chapter are instructive and clearly represent findings. Where necessary, we have also illustrated the important ancillary tests, such as flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry and molecular analysis, which are crucial for an accurate diagnosis and targeted therapy. The updated knowledge, including key cytomorphological features, current terminology and molecular diagnostic tests, is the highlight of this volume.

This new, full-color resource is the only book to document the full range of normal cytologic findings encountered in all body areas. It covers both exfoliative and fine- needle aspiration cytology with an emphasis on standard (Papanicolaou and Diff-Quik) stains. Over 1,140 outstanding full-color images vividly display the complete spectrum of normal samples at a variety of magnifications.

The first modern text describing the histopathologic changes relevant to the practice of forensic pathology.