Practical Diagnostic Approaches in Non-Gynaecologic Cytology
This book presents rational diagnostic approaches to common areas of cytopathology, such as thyroid, lymph node and effusion cytology. It discusses differential diagnoses for each site, and describes a systematic approach to narrow down differential diagn
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Practical Diagnostic Approaches in Non-Gynaecologic Cytology
Min En Nga
Practical Diagnostic Approaches in Non-Gynaecologic Cytology
Min En Nga Department of Pathology National University Hospital Singapore
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To my husband, Tony, for always inspiring me to be better. To my mentors Felicity Frost, Greg Sterrett and Priyanthi Kumarasinghe, not only for schooling me in cytology but also for showing me the meaning of service and humility. And to my parents, Been Hen and Cheng Choo, who made me want to teach.
Foreword
Although there are many comprehensive cytology texts, there are not many that give a broad approach to cytopathology with practical tips. Such teaching is inherently difficult and is built on a very deep understanding of the ‘art and science’ of cytopathology in the back drop of very sound clinical knowledge. This book fills that void. It covers aspects that are beyond standard interpretation, and yet essential in achieving the final goal of cytopathology practice which is patient care. Thyroid, lymph node, salivary gland, effusion cytology and cytopathology of endoscopic ultrasound-guided (EUS) aspirates are given special attention with the novel slant of pre- and post-analytical issues. The absolute value of cytopathology as one of the most cost-effective diagnostic techniques ever invented, both in the developed and developing world has been established beyond doubt for decades. Notwithstanding that, the honest acceptance of what you can not do is a
