Atlas of CSF Cytology

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For neurologists, neurosurgeons, pathologists, cytopathologists, neuropathologists, pediatricians, internists, anesthesiologists, microbiologists, and specialists in laboratory medicine. The Atlas of Practical CSF Cytology is a comprehensive guide to this technique. It provides important technical information and a discussion of the more common sources of error. The 293 high-quality cytological illustrations show the cellular changes typically seen in: - inflammatory and infectious diseases of the CNS - intracranial hemorrhage - traumatic and hypoxic-ischemic brain injury - CNS tumors - generalized malignant lymphoma - leukemia - cysts and other diseases. The unique, comprehensive collection of cytological images displayed here is the product of the authors many years of combined experience. The atlas fills a major gap in the field, as its closest predecessor was published 25 years ago and is now out of print. It can be read with profit by beginners but will also serve as the main reference work in CSF cytology for experienced laboratory physicians. From the basics for the beginner to specialized knowledge for the expert! - comprehensive presentation of the fundamentals of CSF cytology - outstanding collection of cytological images - discussion of sources of error - assessment of the diagnostic value of the technique - interpretation of cytological findings for differential diagnosis