Fundamentals of Pap Test Cytology

2007. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-1-58829-959-8
Verlag: Humana Press

Buch, Englisch, 238 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 1190 g

This book is intended as a practical primer on the Pap test. Using bold text, tables, and highlighted areas, this book offers a user-friendly text on Pap test fundamentals so readers may find specific information effortlessly. The book is a useful tool for cytotechnologists and cytopathologists, as well as those in training. Readers preparing for various proficiency and licensing examinations will also find helpful information throughout.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hoda MD Fiac, Rana S

Hoda, S A

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Labormedizin
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pathologie, Cytopathologie, Histopathologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

A Short Dictionary of the Pap Test.- Analogies in the Pap Test Of “Corn Flakes” and “Raisins”.- Basic Cytology Principles.- Basic Anatomy and Cytology of the Female Genital Tract.- The Bethesda System.- Liquid-Based Preparations.- Physiological Cytology.- Reactive Changes and Organisms.- Human Papillomavirus in Cervical Carcinogenesis.- Atypical Squamous Cells.- Low-Grade Squamous Intra-Epithelial Lesion.- High-Grade Squamous Intra-Epithelial Lesion.- Invasive Squamous Carcinoma.- Endocervical Lesions.- Endometrial Lesions.- Metastatic Tumors.- Therapy-Related Changes.- Artifacts, Contaminants, and Incidental Findings.- Screening and Management Guidelines of Pap Test and Newer Techniques.