"This is a âgo-toâ reference text for a serious cytologist.
" Reviewed by: Kathleen Tennant on behalf of Veterinary Record, November 2015
Comprehensive coverage of all body systems and body fluids â and the pathological changes associated with various infectious agents â emphasizes areas in which the application of cytology has the greatest diagnostic value.
Exceptional-quality, full-color photomicrographs show both normal and abnormal tissue
and also include detailed legends.
Discussions of clinical, differential, and cytological diagnosis accompany the illustrations of lesions and conditions in each chapter.
Helpful hints for improving specimen quality are provided in discussions of common errors and problems encountered in the preparation of cytological specimens.
Coverage of histology in organ system chapters demonstrates the histological or histopathologic corollary of cytologic findings.
Clear, concise descriptions include sampling techniques, slide preparation and examination, and guidelines for interpretation, leading to accurate in-house and commercial laboratory diagnosis.
Easy-to-use, well-organized format includes
many tables, algorithms, boxes, and Key Point callouts for at-a-glance reference.
Highlighted boxes featuring Key Points provide helpful tips for best conceptual understanding and diagnostic effectiveness
Photomicrographs now include more comparative histology
Discussions of broader uses of stains and immunocytochemistry for differential cytologic characterization
Expanded chapter on Advanced Diagnostic Techniques includes more methodology and application of current tools, representing advances in both aspiration and exfoliative cytology.
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