A complete, single-volume reference for the cytological examination of cerebrospinal fluid! This full-color atlas presents all the essential information needed for reaching an accurate cytological diagnosis of cerebrospinal fluid and its abnormalities. Designed as a clinical and laboratory reference, Atlas of CSF Cytology provides an overview of all the standard diagnostic techniques and offers insight into advanced methods such as flow cytometry and immunocytological phenotyping. Brief descriptions of the indications, advantages, and limitations are provided for each method. An extensive collection of more than 300 high-quality cytological pictures demonstrating normal cell structures, as well as pathological cells in acute and remission phases enables the reader to understand disease processes. Highlights: Guidelines for the proper handling of specimens, cell preparation, and staining techniques Review of the common sources of error in diagnosis Thorough coverage of the techniques for detecting and classifying inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, and hemorrhagic conditions of the central nervous system Descriptions of the principle features of cells and the classification of tumor cell types according to current W.H.O. standards Full-color images depicting pathological alterations of CSF cells -- an indispensable visual aid to comprehension Atlas of CSF Cytology is ideal for specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, pathology/neuropathology, cytopathology, microbiology, and laboratory medicine, as well as for those internists, pediatricians, and psychiatrists who frequently request cytological examination of the CSF. Though it is written to meet the needs of specialists, the Atlas will also be found accessible and enlightening by interested medical students, interns and residents.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Thieme Publishing Group
ISBN-13
9783131431615
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95406964
Product Key Features
Author
Klaus Zimmermann, Harald Kluge, Ernst Linke, Otto w. Witte, Valentin Wieczorek, Stefan Isenmann
Publication Name
Atlas of Csf Cytology
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
152 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
195mm
Item Width
270mm
Item Weight
665g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Ernst Linke, Otto w. Witte, Harald Kluge, Stefan Isenmann, Valentin Wieczorek, Klaus Zimmermann