Synopses & Reviews
In recent years, cytology has played an increasingly important role in the diagnosis of disease, particularly those of neoplastic origin. It is not unusual for cytologic specimens to be the only diagnostic samples available from patients with cancer. Many ancillary tests traditionally performed on histologic material are now being performed on cytologic specimens. One such technique, immunocytochemistry (ICC), has already proved to be important in diagnostic tumor pathology.
This atlas examines the value of ICC as well as its limitations in contemporary cytology. Methods have been refined and high-quality reagents are now available. As a result, technical problems no longer present a major concern in this field. This volume will briefly will address the technical aspects of ICC by providing practical advice for the users and analytical aspects of ICC, including correct selection of markers for specific differential diagnoses and incorporation of results in final cytologic interpretation; illustrate the utilization of ICC in the resolution of some common diagnostic problems in fine needle aspiration and body cavity fluid cytology. ICC of undifferentiated malignant neoplasms, carcinomas of unknown origin, and most importantly its utilization in specific differential diagnoses that are based on cytomorpholoy and patients clinical history is also discussed. Finally, the value and limitations of ICC in the detection of predictive markers of cancer and potential treatment targets will be reviewed. This practical handbook will allow for quick reference in the selection and interpretation of markers in specific differential diagnostic in the daily practice of diagnostic cytology.
Synopsis
This atlas examines the benefits and limitations of immunocytochemistry (ICC) in contemporary cytology. The text addresses offers practical advice on choice of markers, and illustrates the use of ICC in fine needle aspiration and body cavity fluid cytology. This practical handbook will allow for quick reference in the selection and interpretation of markers in specific differential diagnostic in the daily practice of diagnostic cytology. Includes 299 color illustrations.
Synopsis
Color Atlas of Immunocytochemistry in Diagnostic Cytology is an illustrated practical handbook that allows for quick reference in the selection and interpretation of markers in specific differential diagnoses in the daily practice of Diagnostic Cytology. This atlas includes 299 color illustrations. Parvin Ganjei-Azar, MD is Professor of Pathology and Director of Cytopathology at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Mehrdad Nadji, MD is Professor of Pathology and Director of Immunohistochemistry at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.
About the Author
Parvin Ganjei-Azar, MD is Professor of Pathology and Director of Cytopathology at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Mehrdad Nadji, MD is Professor of Pathology and Director of Immunohistochemistry at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- Technical Considerations.- Selection of the Markers.- Evaluation of Results.- Note to the Readers.- Immunocytochemical Resolution of Diagnostic Problems.- Suggested Readings.- Index.