Cytopathology An Introduction
Cytopathology: An Introduction is a succinct book which guides the trainee through the hurdles of early cytology practice and can also be used throughout the career as an aide memoire by the more experienced. With numerous illustrations to enthuse th
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Cytopathology
Michael T. Sheaff • Naveena Singh
Cytopathology An Introduction
Michael T. Sheaff, MBBS, BSc, MD(Res), FRCPath Department of Cellular Pathology Barts Health NHS Trust London UK
Naveena Singh, MBBS, MD, FRCPath Department of Cellular Pathology Barts Health NHS Trust London UK
ISBN 978-1-4471-2418-4 ISBN 978-1-4471-2419-1 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4471-2419-1 Springer London Heidelberg New York Dordrecht
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We would like to dedicate this book to an outstanding pathologist and special teacher and colleague, Dr. Christopher Brown (1934–2012), who inspired us during our own training and instilled in us our enthusiasm for the practice and teaching of cytopathology. His exceptional gift, experience, and expertise have benefitted many individuals, and it is our hope that some of his legacy is embedded within this book.
Preface
The science of cytopathology is at the threshold of a renaissance. For many years cytology has been superseded by needle core biopsy sampling for a variety of anatomical sites. More recently, however, there have been significant advances in image-guided sampling of de
