Handbook of Cervical Cytology, New edition
Special Emphasis on Liquid Based Cytology

This handbook is a guide to cervical cytology for clinicians.

Beginning with an overview of anatomy and normal cytology, the next chapter discusses sample collection and screening.

The following sections discuss reporting systems, malignancy, atypical cells, carcinoma, tumours and management of cervical lesions. Interpretation of screening, differential diagnosis and treatment methods are discussed in depth.

The text concludes with a chapter presenting sample cases with answers.

Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on liquid-based cytology preparation, with discussion on varying viewpoints regarding interpretation.

Microphotographs illustrating normal and abnormal cervical smears are included to enhance understanding.

Key points

• Guide to cervical cytology for cytologists and gynaecologists
• Emphasis on liquid-based cytology preparation
• Includes sample cases with answers
• Features more than 250 microphotographs and tables

1. Anatomy, Normal Cytology of the Female Genital Tract and Approach of Reporting
2. Sample Collection, Liquid Based Cytology and Automated Screening
3. The Bethesda System of Reporting Cervical Cytology
4. Negative for Intraepithelial Lesion or Malignancy
5. Atypical Squamous Cells
6. Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions and Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma
7. The Presence of Endometrial Cells
8. Other Malignant Tumors
9. Screening, Quality Control and Management of Cervical Lesion
10. Sample Cases with Answers

Index

Pranab Dey MBBS MD MIAC FRCPath
Professor, Department of Cytology and Gynecologic Pathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India