Practical Immunocytochemistry in Diagnostic Cytology

Eugenio LeonardoFirst level Pathologist DoctorSan Lazzaro HospitalAlba, Italy
Ricardo H. BardalesDirector Fine Needle Aspiration ServicePrecision Pathology / Outpatient Pathology AssociatesSacramento, CAUSA

This book provides current information for a judicious use of conventional and molecular ICC markers performed in cytologic samples to help in the cost-effective diagnosis of superficial and deep-seated masses. By providing both an eminently practical information for appropriate technical preparation of cytologic samples and a systematic exposure of the immunophenotypic and biomolecular characteristics of normal and pathological cells, the reported morphological-molecular findings highlight the characteristics of different lesions that are useful for the practical solution of a particular differential diagnosis. Chapters include description of the cytomorphology followed by a practical ICC staining pattern for each entity. Cytologic materials include serous effusions, exfoliative cytology, fine needle aspiration cytology of superficial and deep-seated masses, and squash preparation from central nervous system masses. 

Practical Immunocytochemistry in Diagnostic Cytology serves as a valuable resource towards understanding critical differences between tests performed on tissue samples and those carried out on cytologic samples.

Provides practical information on how to prepare cytologic samples to obtain reliable ICC stain results

Preface.- Immunocytochemistry: Technical Considerations Applied to Cytology.- Serous Effusions.- Exfoliative Cytology.- Aspiration Cytology of Masses of Superficial Organs.- Aspiration Cytology of Deep-Seated Masses.- Pitfalls in Immunocytochemistry.