Oral Cytology A Concise Guide [Paperback]

Oral Cytology: A Concise Guide?provides a state-of-the-art review of the major issues specific to the field of oral cytology. The sections of the book have been structured to review the complexities of sample collection, manual/automated analysis, pitfalls, gray zones and controversies in diagnosis,? as well as, issues not covered by other available materials. Recent advancements in ancillary techniques like DNA ploidy, image analysis and? molecular biology are discussed in detail. This useful text is extensively illustrated with patient and microscopic? pictures, which will? further highlight the clinical application. Throughout the? text, simultaneous inclusion of both? cytologic and histologic images will allow cyto-histological correlation. Readers will find descriptions of techniques offering greater simplicity, speed, patient comfort and cost effectiveness, as well as improved diagnostic precision. This bench-side reference is a unique and valuable resource in the field of oral cytology, both for those currently in training and? clinicians dealing with the diagnosis of oral lesions.

This wide-ranging, concise, and fully illustrated guide to oral cytology has expert contributions that handle all its key topics in turn, including the latest techniques. It discusses controversies such as those in diagnosis, as well as issues not covered elsewhere.

1. Introduction to Oral Cytology ?
Ravi Mehrotra
2. Historical Development of Oral Cytology
Vishal Dhingra, Ravi Mehrotra
3. Oral Cytology Techniques
Kachnar Varma, Jos Hille, Amir Afrogeh, Ravi Mehrotra
4. Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases by Oral Cytology
Mamta Singh, Rahela Ibrahim, Ravi Mehrotra
5. Cytological Diagnosis of Benign Lesions of the Oral Cavity ?
Deborah J. Carroll
6. The Development of a Novel Oral Cytologic Grading System
Amir Afrogeh, Jos lC-