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Gynecological and Breast Cytopathology Board Review and Self-Assessment

  • Over 730 board exam-type questions

  • Over 300 high-quality full-color photomicrographs

  • Concise high-yield review with tables emphasizing key points

  • Written by experienced cytologists with intensive teaching experience

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. The Pap Test: Technique and Reporting

    • Marilee Means, Walid E. Khalbuss
    Pages 1-47
  3. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection and Cervical Lesions

    • Chengquan Zhao, Huaitao Yang, Marilee Means, Walid E. Khalbuss
    Pages 49-94
  4. Normal, Infectious, and Reactive Changes in the Pap Test

    • Marilee Means, Walid E. Khalbuss
    Pages 95-175
  5. Squamous Lesions in the Pap Test

    • Marilee Means, Walid E. Khalbuss
    Pages 177-262
  6. Glandular Lesions in the Pap Test

    • Walid E. Khalbuss, Marilee Means
    Pages 263-309
  7. Hyperchromatic Crowded Groups (HCGs) in the Pap Test

    • Marilee Means, Walid E. Khalbuss
    Pages 311-355
  8. Challenging and Uncommon Lesions in the Pap Test

    • Jing Yu, Pamela Michelow, Walid E. Khalbuss
    Pages 357-400
  9. Management Issues and Quality Assurance (QA) in the Pap Test

    • Asif Loya, Noreen Akhtar, Marilee Means, Walid E. Khalbuss
    Pages 401-423
  10. Pelvic Washings for Gynecological Lesions

    • Marilee Means, Walid E. Khalbuss
    Pages 425-476
  11. Breast FNA: Cytomorphology and Diagnostic Pitfalls

    • Reda S. Saad, Walid E. Khalbuss, Marilee Means
    Pages 477-558
  12. Back Matter

    Pages 559-567

About this book

Gynecological and Breast Cytopathology Board Review and Self-Assessment is a comprehensive systems-based review of gynecological and breast cytology including cytomorphology, pitfalls and ancillary studies. Presented in a high-yield format with board-type multiple choice questions and detailed answers, this review includes chapters covering Pap smear cytology, colposcopy, breast FNA, and Pelvic washings. The book is also enriched with features to maximize studying and reviewing of cytopathology, including high-yield review with tables emphasizing key points, board exam-type questions, and high quality full-color images.
 
Written by cytologists and cytopathologists with experience in the practice of modern cytology, as well as intensive teaching experience at national and international levels. Gynecological and Breast Cytopathology Board Review and Self-Assessment provides an excellent review, resource, and self-assessment for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, and trainees preparing for board examinations.

Reviews

From the reviews:

“The aim is to provide in-depth information about gynecological and breast cytopathology, ancillary testing, management, legal, and quality assurance related topics. … It can be an excellent self-assessment tool for cytology trainees including pathology residents, cytopathology fellows, and cytotechnology students seeking basic information about these topics. … this is an excellent board review and self assessment tool for cytopathology trainees as well as experienced practicing pathologists and cytologists seeking to fine-tune their skills.” (Deepthi S. Rao, Doody’s Book Reviews, January, 2014)

Editors and Affiliations

  • , Shadyside Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA

    Walid E. Khalbuss

  • , School of Health Professions, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, USA

    Marilee Means

About the editors

Walid E. Khalbuss, MD, PhD, FIAC
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Marilee Means, PhD, SCT(ASCP)
University of Kansas Medical Center, School of Health Professions, Kansas City, KS, USA

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Gynecological and Breast Cytopathology Board Review and Self-Assessment

  • Editors: Walid E. Khalbuss, Marilee Means

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7270-4

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-7269-8Published: 05 June 2013

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-7270-4Published: 04 June 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 567

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 361 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Pathology

Buy it now

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eBook USD 84.99
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  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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