Each volume in this richly illustrated series, sponsored by the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology, provides an organ-based approach to the cytological and histological diagnosis of small tissue samples. Benign, reactive and malignant entities are presented in a well-organized and standardized format, with high-resolution color photomicrographs, tables, tabulated specific morphologic criteria and ancillary testing algorithms. Example vignettes allow the reader to assimilate the diagnostic principles in a case-based format. This volume provides a comprehensive review of effusion pathology, with extensive color illustrations. Throughout the text cytologic findings are correlated with cell blocks and surgical pathology follow-up. Dedicated chapters provide an update of the biology, immunocytochemistry and molecular diagnostic features utilized in the multimodal approach to serosal pathology, and the utility of core biopsies as a complement to the diagnostic approach. With a CD-ROM offering all images in a downloadable format, this is an important resource for all practising and trainee pathologists.
• Each chapter concludes with 4-5 vignettes of interesting or unusual cases and a short discussion of special studies, providing a practice-based learning format • Reviews the processing techniques useful for body fluids, helping pathologists understand the advantages and pitfalls of each technique • Bullet points and tables of significant features enable the practising and trainee pathologist to quickly identify important information
Contents
1. Introduction Carlos W. M. Bedrossian and Claire W. Michael; 2. Benign conditions Xin Jing and Claire W. Michael; 3. Reactive mesothelium Claire W. Michael; 4. Malignant mesothelioma Carlos W. M. Bedrossian; 5. Common metastatic epithelial neoplasms Michael Roh and Claire W. Michael; 6. Uncommon metastatic epithelial neoplasms Stewart Knoepp and Claire W. Michael; 7. Rare metastatic tumors of nonepithelial origin Qing Li and David C. Chhieng; 8. Primary and metastatic hematopoietic diseases Adebowale Deboadeniran and David C. Chhieng; 9. Chemical and histochemical studies in effusions Carlos W. M. Bedrossian; 10. Immunocytochemical studies in effusions Guoping Cai and David C. Chhieng; 11. In search of a primary in malignant effusions Sarah Bean and David C. Chhieng; 12. Molecular studies in effusions Fernando Schmitt; Index.
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