Round Cells
Chapter 4 Round Cells Dennis B. DeNicola The category of discrete round cell neoplasms is composed primarily of cells of the hemolymphatic system. The title of these types of neoplastic…
The Lymph Nodes
Chapter 11 The Lymph Nodes Joanne B. Messick Architecture When interpreting a cytologic specimen of the lymph node, it is useful to keep in mind the histologic structure and different…
Male Reproductive Tract: Prostate, Testes, Penis, and Semen
Chapter 24 Male Reproductive Tract Prostate, Testes, Penis, and Semen Sabrina Vobornik and Mary B. Nabity∗ The most commonly evaluated organs of the male reproductive system are the prostate and…
Transtracheal and Bronchoalveolar Washes
Chapter 16 Transtracheal and Bronchoalveolar Washes Kate English, Rick L. Cowell, Ronald D. Tyler and James H. Meinkoth Respiratory flushes or washes sample the contents of the airways, the trachea,…
The Kidneys
Chapter 22 The Kidneys Patty J. Ewing, James H. Meinkoth, Rick L. Cowell and Ronald D. Tyler Cytologic examination (e.g., fine-needle aspiration [FNA]) is a useful tool in diagnosing certain…
Oropharynx and Tonsils
Chapter 8 Oropharynx and Tonsils Deborah C. Bernreuter Cytology is a useful, rapid screening test for lesions in the oropharynx, including masses, ulcers, draining tracts, plaques, and enlarged tonsils. It…
The External Ear Canal
Chapter 10 The External Ear Canal Koranda A. Wallace, Heather L. DeHeer and Reema T. Patel Anatomy of the External Ear The external ear consists of cartilage and the overlying…
Immunocytochemistry
Chapter 29 Immunocytochemistry Anne M. Barger Immunohistochemistry is a diagnostic and research tool, which utilizes antibody binding to antigens to identify a particular cell or molecule microscopically in formalin fixed…
Selected Infectious Agents
Chapter 3 Selected Infectious Agents Rick L. Cowell and Tara P. Arndt Evaluating cytologic samples often results in the observance of microorganisms, some of which may be primary etiologic agents,…
