Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

and Historical Perspective.- FNAC Technique and Slide Preparation.- Diagnostic interpretation of FNAC material.- Diagnostic Dilemmas in FNAC Practice: Cystic Lesions.- Diagnostic Dilemmas in FNAC Practice: Lymphoid Infiltrates.- Diagnostic Dilemmas in FNAC Practice: Metastatic Tumours.- Diagnostic Dilemmas in FNAC Cytology: Small Round Cell Tumours.- Diagnostic Dilemmas in FNAC Cytology: Soft-Tissue Lesions.- Diagnostic Dilemmas in FNAC Cytology: Difficult Breast Lesions.- Principles of Safe Practice: the Role of FNAC in Clinical Management.- Principles of Safe FNAC Practice: FNAC versus Core Biopsy.- Principles of Safe FNAC Practice: Medicolegal Issues.

From the reviews:



"Common cancer mimics and rarer tumours pose significant diagnostic dilemmas for the pathologist engaging in cytopathology. Diagnostic Principles and Dilemmas attempts to guide the pathologist through this minefield. ... The text is clearly written, well referenced, and richly illustrated throughout by numerous high-quality colour photomicrographs and clinical cases histories. ... it will be beneficial to those pathologists with at least a few years' experience of the dilemmas that dog cytopathological practice." (Dr. J L Burton, acp News, Autumn, 2006)

"This is a comprehensive, practical, and critical overview of the role, use, and limitations of fine needle aspiration cytology in everyday practice. ... It will be appreciated by all physicians and technologists involved with FNA. ... The text is followed by numerous color images, each accompanied by informative and comprehensive description. ... This is an excellent resource for experienced and inexperienced FNA practitioners ... . is the book one would want to pick up when faced with a difficult case, challenges and limitations of FNA." (Marina Mosunjac, Doody's Review Service, August, 2007)