Fundamentals of Pap test cytology / by Rana S. Hoda, Syed A. Hoda ; foreword by Prabodh K. Gupta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hoda, Rana S.

Contributor:

Hoda, Syed A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pap test.

Vaginal smears.

Cervix uteri--Cancer--Diagnosis.

Cervix uteri.

Vaginal Smears.

Cervix Uteri--cytology.

Cervix Uteri--pathology.

Uterine Cervical Diseases--diagnosis.

Medical Subjects:

Vaginal Smears.

Cervix Uteri--cytology.

Cervix Uteri--pathology.

Uterine Cervical Diseases--diagnosis.

Physical Description:

xiv, 238 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Totowa, N.J. : Humana Press, [2007]

Summary:

Fundamentals of Pap Test Cytology is intended as a practical primer on the Pap test. Using bold text, tables, and highlighted areas, this book offers readers a user-friendly text on Pap test fundamentals so readers may find specific information effortlessly. This book begins with a basic dictionary of terms, principles, and anatomy before detailing such issues as the Bethesda System, liquid-based and physiological cytology, reactive changes, human papillomavirus, and atypical squamous cells. The authors also discuss low-grade and high-grade squamous intra-epithelial lesions, invasive squamous carcinoma, endocervical and endometrial lesions, metastatic tumors, therapy-related changes, and the newest techniques in screening and managing Pap tests.

Fundamentals of Pap Test Cytology will be an incredibly 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 this volume. Features: Reader-friendly use of bold text and tables, Clinically important information that is easy to find, A short dictionary of the Pap test, basic cytology principles, and anatomy for easy and quick reference.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1588297683

9781588297686

1588299597

9781588299598

1597452769

9781597452762

OCLC:

69672817