Fundamentals of Pap Test Cytology

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.

List of contents

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Md Hoda, R. S. Hoda, Rana S. Hoda, S A Hoda, S. A. Hoda, Syed A. Hoda, Rana S. Hoda Fiac, Rana Hoda MD FIAC, Rana S Hoda MD FIAC, Rana S. Hoda MD Fiac
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.06.2007
• EAN: 9781588299598
• ISBN: 978-1-58829-959-8
• No. of pages: 238
• Weight: 536 g
• Illustrations: XIV, 238 p. 179 illus.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; C, Medicine, Medical research, Pathology, Biomedical Research, Medical laboratory testing & techniques, Laboratory Medicine, Biology—Research