This volume in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series will focus on
the cytopathology of lymph nodes. It will address the topic of fine
needle aspiration of lymph nodes and fulfill the need for an easy-to-use
and authoritative synopsis of lymph node cytopathology. The book with
adopt an algorithmic diagnostic approach, starting from the
cytomorphologic pattern of the lymph node aspirate. The focus will be on
the appropriate and effective use of ancillary studies
(immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, fluorescence in situ
hybridization and molecular techniques) and integration of their results
into the final diagnosis. The book will present the cytopathologic
features and differential diagnoses for the major cytologic patterns in
lymph node fine needle aspiration. The entities typically falling within
each of these patterns will be discussed with illustration of the
spectrum of cytologic features, differential diagnoses and pitfalls. The
book will cover the full spectrum of benign and malignant primary
conditions of the lymph nodes, with emphasis on common disorders.
Discussion of metastatic conditions will be restricted to those that are
relevant to the differential diagnosis of primary lymphoid disorders.
This book is designed as an easy to use resource that fits into the lab
coat pocket, ideal for portability and quick reference. It is heavily
illustrated and contains useful algorithms that guide the reader through
the differential diagnosis of common and uncommon entities encountered
in lymph node aspirates. The accompanying text follows an easy to use
pattern-based outline. A useful resource for every pathologist,
cytopathologist, fellow and trainee.
