Thyroid Cytopathology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Introduction and Clinical Aspects

   Pages 1-6

3. How to Perform and Process a Thyroid FNA

   Pages 7-20

4. Approach to Thyroid FNA Cytopathology: An Overview

   Pages 21-29

5. Inflammatory Lesions and Lymphoma

   Pages 30-50

6. Colloid-Predominant Lesions

   Pages 51-63

7. Follicular Lesions

   Pages 64-87

8. Hurthle Cell Lesions

   Pages 88-102

9. Cystic Lesions of the Thyroid

   Pages 103-119

10. Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

    Pages 120-146

11. Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

    Pages 147-163

12. Undifferentiated (Anaplastic) Carcinoma and Metastatic Disease

    Pages 164-178

13. Back Matter

    Pages 179-199

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Advances in molecular and genetics-based diagnostics are driving an increased interest in cytopathology, as cytological specimens are the ideal substrate for this new technology. Although there are a handful of comprehensive, standard texts on the market, there is a need for portable, more concise books for easy reference. Thus, the inception of the Essentials in Cytopathology series is intended to fill the gap in the market. This series will fulfill the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of site-specific topics in cytopathology. The discussions will take into account the need for increased emphasis on differential diagnoses, the how-to's on screening, cytology/hitology correlation, what the criteria are, as well as issues involved with patient interaction, such as on-site evaluation. Discussions will address safety issues as well as diagnostic pitfalls. Each volume will be site-specific and edited by leading specialists in the field. These guide books fit into the lab coat pocket, ideal for portability and quick reference. Each volume will be heavily illustrated with a 125-image full color art program, while the text will follow a user-friendly outline format. A must-have for every pathologist, cytopathologist, fellow and trainee. The inaugural volume of the Series will be the Thyroid, edited by Drs. Clark and Faquin, leaders in the field of thyroid cytopathology.

• Algorithm
• Diagnosis
• Fine Needle Aspiration
• Nodules
• Specimens
• carcinoma
• cell
• cytology
• cytopathology
• diagnostics
• genetics
• lymphoma
• screening

From the reviews:

"Part of the series Essentials in Cytopathology, this clearly written and illustrated in color text reviews the diagnostic approach and fine needle aspirations (FNA) in various types of thyroid modules. Of main interest to cytopathologists, pathologists, but also useful for endocrinologists." (Zvi Laron, Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 3 (2), December, 2005)

• Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, USA

  Douglas P. Clark

• Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA

  William C. Faquin

• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, USA

  William C. Faquin

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