num_pages: 563
description: This practical, new text/atlas provides an advanced level of diagnostic guidance for a broad range of cytologic material. Written as a companion text to Dr. Atkinsons Atlas of Diagnostic Cytology , it concentrates on common, but more difficult problems andfrequent pitfalls found in diagnostic cytology. Topics include pediatric cytopathology, preparatory techniques and artifacts, and newer specialized procedures such as liquid Pap smear collection and molecular techniques. Discusses the pitfalls that lead to false-positive and false-negatives, and presents look-alikes that cause problems. Covers all specimen typesnot just an individual organ system. Contain numerous pictures of air-dried aspirations.
language: English
title: Atlas of Difficult Diagnoses in Cytopathology
titlecomplete: Atlas of Difficult Diagnoses in Cytopathology
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Saunders