Atlas of Pancreatic Cytopathology With Histopathologic Correlations

Title : Atlas of Pancreatic Cytopathology With Histopathologic Correlations Hardcover: 210 pages Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing; First edition (March 31, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1933864400 ISBN-13: 978-1933864402 Description : "Clinical and radiologic examinations cannot reliably distinguish benign or inflammatory pancreatic disease from carcinoma. The increased use of pancreatic fine needle aspiration (FNA) along with advances in imaging techniques and the introduction of endoscopic ultrasound guidance have led to significantly better detection and recognition of pancreatic masses. Consequently, pancreatic cytopathology is integral to accurate pre-operative diagnosis yet it is a challenging diagnostic area with a variety of potential pitfalls and "look-alike" lesions. Skillful recognition and an awareness of the limitations of the procedure are essential in avoiding misdiagnosis of these dangerous lesions. Atlas of Pancreatic Cytop...