Koss' Diagnostic Cytology, the most influential and frequently cited pathology classic is now in its Fifth Edition, with thoroughly revised chapters and over 3,000 brand-new full-colour illustrations.

This two-volume work provides comprehensive, current information on the principles and techniques of cytopathology and the cytologic evaluation of benign and malignant disorders at every anatomic site.

This edition provides greatly expanded coverage of the interpretation of aspirated cell samples. Innovations in the practice of cytopathology and data on molecular biology and cytogenetics have been incorporated into the organ system chapters. This edition also has a greater focus on avoiding diagnostic errors.

A bound-in image bank DVD is included in this edition.

Contents

Volume One

General Cytology

1. Diagnostic cytology: its origins and principles
2. The basic structure of the mammalian cell
3. How cells function: fundamental conceps of molecular biology
4. Principles of cytogenetics
5. Recognizing and classifying cells
6. Morphologic response of cells to injury
7. Fundamental concepts ofneoplasia: benign tumors and cancer

Diagnostic Cytology of Organs

8. The normal female genital tract
9. Cytologic evaluation of menstrual disorders and hormonal abnormalities
10. Benign disorders of the uterine cervix and vagina
11. Squamous carcinoma of the uterine cervix and its precursors
12. Adenocarcinoma and related tumors of the uterine cervix
13. Proliferative disorders and carcinoma of the endometrium
14. Diseases of the vagina, vulva, perineum, and anus
15. Tumors of the ovary and fallopian tube
16. Peritoneal washings or lavage in cancers of the female genital tract
17. Rare and unusual disorders of the female genital tract
18. Effects of therapeutic procedures on the epithelia of the female genital tract
19. The lower respiratory tract in the absence of cancer: conventional and aspiration cytology
20. Tumors of the lung: conventional cytology and aspiration biopsy
21. Epithelial lesions of the oral cavity, larynx, trachea, nasopharynx, and paranasal sinuses
22. The lower urinary tract in the absence of cancer
23. Tumors of the urinary tract in urine and brushings
24. The gastrointestinal tract

Volume Two

25. Effusions in the absence of cancer
26. Effusions in the presence of cancer
27. Cerebrospinal and miscellaneous fluids
28. Techniques of fine-needle aspiration, smear preparation, and principles of interpretation
29. The breast
30. The thyroid, parathyroid, and neck masses other than lymph nodes
31. Lymph nodes
32. Salivary glands
33. The prostate and the testis
34. The skin
35. Soft tissue lesions
36. Bone tumors
37. The mediastinum
38. The liver and spleen
39. The pancreas
40. The kidneys, adrenals, and retroperitoneum
41. The eyelids, orbit, and eye
42. The central nervous system
43. Circulating cancer cells

Techniques in Diagnostic Cytology

44. Laboratory techniques
45. Immunochemistry and molecular biology in cytological diagnosis
46. Digital analysis of cells and tissues
47. Flow cytometry

Index

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