Practical Cytopathology: A Diagnostic Approach to Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy: A Volume in the Pattern Recognition Series. This item is unavailable.Practical Cytopathology: A Diagnostic Approach to Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy: A Volume in the Pattern Recognition Series

Employing a systematic pattern recognition approach, Practical Cytopathology: A Diagnostic Approach equips you to achieve a more accurate diagnosis of aspirated and exfolliative tissue samples from all available body organs and sites. Part of the popular Pattern Recognition Series, this volume is designed to successfully guide you from identification of the dominant cytopathologic pattern, through the appropriate work-up, around the pitfalls, to the best diagnosis.

• A practical, pattern-based organization helps you to efficiently and confidently formulate accurate diagnoses at the microscope
• A unique Visual Index at the beginning of the book allows you to compare specimens to commonly seen patterns, categorize them accordingly, and turn directly to in-depth diagnostic guidance
• Lavishly illustrated with more than 1200 high-quality, full-color images that depict the full range of common and rare conditions
• Ideal for both general surgical pathologists and cytopathologists, no other single source delivers such highly practical, hands-on information needed to solve even the toughest diagnostic challenges in aspiration and exfolliative cytology

Dr Andrew Field graduated from medicine at the University of New South Wales and pursued further training in cytopathology at Johns Hopkins, Karolinska and Flinders hospitals. has been in leadership roles in cytopathology nationally and internationally. He is currently Vice President of the International Academy of Cytology and serves on the IAC Task Force for promoting education and professional development in cytology in developing countries.

Dr. Zarka earned his MD from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in pathology and a fellowship at University of California, San Francisco. He is board certified in pathology. Beyond his more than 25 years in the field, Dr. Zarka is acknowledged for his extensive work in disadvantaged regions. He advocates for pathology programs in the developing world and is a member of the World Health Organization's Technical Advisory Group on Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Control. Dr. Zarka has served as executive board member of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology and as medical director of Grounds for Health, a nonprofit organization.