Modern Techniques in Cytopathology
Monographs in Clinical Cytology
Vol. 25
Series Editor
Philippe Vielh Paris
Modern Techniques in Cytopathology
Volume Editors
Marilyn M. Bui Tampa, FL
Liron Pantanowitz Pittsburgh, PA
60 figures in color, and 9 tables, 2020
Monographs in Clinical Cytology
Founded 1965 by Georg L. Wied, Chicago, IL
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Dr. Marilyn M. Bui
Department of Pathology
Moffitt Cancer Center
12902 USF Magnolia Drive
Tampa, FL 33612 (USA)
E-Mail [email protected]
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Dr. Liron Pantanowitz
Department of Pathology
UPMC Cancer Pavilion Suite 201
5150 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (USA)
E-Mail [email protected]
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Bui, Marilyn M., editor. | Pantanowitz, Liron, editor.
Title: Modern techniques in cytopathology / volume editors, Marilyn M. Bui, Liron Pantanowitz.
Other titles: Monographs in clinical cytology ; v. 25. 0077-0809
Description: Basel ; Hartford : Karger, 2020. | Series: Monographs in clinical cytology, 0077-0809 ; vol. 25 | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: “The purpose of this book is to describe, illustrate, and review many of the most recent developments regarding modern techniques employed in cytopathology. It is intended for all cytologists, including cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, cytology lab assistants, trainees, research scientists, and anyone who is interested in the field of cytopathology”-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2019055020 (print) | LCCN 2019055021 (ebook) | ISBN 9783318065756 hardcover ; alk. paper | ISBN 9783318065763 ebook
Subjects: MESH: Cytodiagnosis--methods | Cells--pathology
Classification: LCC RB43 (print) | LCC RB43 (ebook) | NLM W1 MO567KF v.25 2020 | DDC 616.07/582--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019055020
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Bui MM, Pantanowitz L (eds): Modern Techniques in Cytopathology.
Monogr Clin Cytol. Basel, Karger, 2020, vol 25, pp V–VI (DOI: 10.1159/000455771)
In the era of precision medicine, physicians are increasingly in need of more definitive diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive information derived from small biopsy specimens such as cytology samples to guide effective patient care. Cytopathology is well poised to meet this challenge. Whilst the traditional cytomorphologic component of cytology practice is still valid, there have been enormous advances made in the field of cytopathology thanks to transformative technology and innovative individuals that have augmented the cytologists’ ability to meet the demands of modern medicine. The purpose of this book is to describe, illustrate, and review many of the most recent developments regarding modern techniques employed in cytopathology.
This contemporary monograph is intended for all cytologists, including cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, cytology lab assistants, trainees, research scientists, and anyone who is interested in the field of cytopathology. We have invited pioneering experts in their respective fields to author these chapters. This book is not only the culmination of their groundbreaking work and effort, but also represents a critical review of the current literature. We have attempted to provide readers with an informative and comprehensive aid so that they may better appreciate how emerging technology has been applied to cytology.
Readers will note that the book begins with a chapter by Rollins [1] about cytopathologists performing their own ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations (USFNA). This chapter explains how the scope of practice for clinical cytologists has expanded by adding USFNA to their repertoire. The next chapter, by Saqi and Balassanian [2], covers cell blocks, addressing up-and-coming techniques and their practical applications. Cytology material has proven to be increasingly suitable for many new ancillary studies, often averting the need to procure large tissue samples with invasive methods. This premise is highlighted in the chapter on fluorescence in situ hybridization by Monaco and Dacic [3] as well as the chapter by Roy-Chowdhuri et al. [4] on next-generation sequencing in cytopathology. Cytopathologists have also been leading the charge with liquid biopsy, an even lesser invasive procedure than FNA. The field of liquid biopsy is methodically reviewed in the well-illustrated chapter by Katz et al. [5] about recent advances in the detection of circulating tumor cells and their clinical application. The adoption of digital imaging in cytology is another area that has grown significantly for both