Central nervous system intraoperative cytopathology. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: César R. Lacruz, Javier Saénz de Santamaría, Ricardo H. Bardales.
• Authors: Lacruz, César R; Sáenz de Santamaría, Javier; Bardales, Ricardo H
• Contents: Intro; Preface to the Second Edition; Acknowledgment; Contents; Part I: Introduction; Chapter 1: Introduction to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology; Advantages of the Smear Technique; Disadvantages of the Smear Technique; Historical Background; Accuracy of CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology; Histologic Types of Central Nervous System Neoplasia; Suggested Reading; Chapter 2: Clinical and Radiological Approach to CNS Intraoperative Diagnosis; Clinical Considerations for Pathologists; Age and Location; Medical History; Family History; Neuroimaging Considerations for Pathologists Principal Neuroimaging ModalitiesBasics Principles; Computed Tomography (CT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS); Positron Emission Tomography (PET); Thallium-201 Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT); Neuroimaging Evaluation; Suggested Reading; Chapter 3: Specimen Handling and Optimal Processing; Specimen Identification and Transportation; Tissue Sampling; Smear Technique; Fixation; Staining Methods; Fast Hematoxylin and Eosin Method; Recommended Procedure; Steps; Results; Fast Papanicolaou Method; Recommended Procedure; Steps; Results Modified Fast Romanowsky StainRecommended Procedure; Steps; Results; Fast Toluidine Blue Method; Recommended Procedure; Steps; Results; Suggested Reading; Chapter 4: Algorithmic Approach to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology; Sample Triage; Smear Evaluation; Type of Smearing; Type of Background; Type of Blood Vessels; Specific Cell Groups; Type of Cell; Specific Cellular Elements; General-Category Interpretation; Abnormal; Neoplastic; Glial Versus Non-glial; Low Versus High Grade; Nonneoplastic; Final Recommendations; Suggested Reading; Chapter 5: Normal Brain and Gliosis; White Matter Pattern Gray Matter PatternCerebellar Cortex Pattern; Choroid Plexus Pattern; Leptomeningeal Pattern; Pineal Pattern; Gliosis; Piloid Gliosis; Contaminants; Suggesting Reading; Part II: Neoplastic; Chapter 6: Astrocytic Tumors; Diffuse Astrocytomas; General Diagnostic Approach; Cytologic Features of Diffuse Astrocytoma; Differential Diagnosis Considerations of Diffuse Astrocytoma; Cytologic Features of Anaplastic Astrocytoma; Differential Diagnosis Considerations of Anaplastic Astrocytoma; Cytologic Features of Glioblastoma; Background; Vascular Changes; Cell Types; Morphologic Variants Differential Diagnosis Considerations of GlioblastomaDiffuse Midline Glioma; Gliomatosis Cerebri; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Pilocytic Astrocytoma; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Suggesting Reading; Chapter 7: Oligodendroglial Tumors; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Suggested Reading; Chapter 8: Ependymal Tumors; Ependymoma
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (xv, 420 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 616.8; Medicine; Nervous system -- Diseases -- Cytopathology; HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General; MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine; MEDICAL / Diseases; MEDICAL / Evidence-Based Medicine; MEDICAL / Internal Medicine; Central Nervous System Diseases -- pathology; Central Nervous System Neoplasms -- pathology; Cytodiagnosis; Intraoperative Period; Medical -- Laboratory Medicine; Medical laboratory testing & techniques; Pathology; Medical laboratories; Medical -- Pathology; Pathology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319984919; 3319984918
• Related ISBNs: 9783319984902; 331998490X
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 20, 2018).
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