Practical Applications in Histopathology, Cytopathology and Autopsy: An MCQ/EMQ Resource

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'Practical applications in histopathology, cytopathology and autopsy: an MCQ/EMQ resource' is a comprehensive collection of MCQ/EMQs with explanations and correct answers at the end of each chapter. The authors of all the chapters are consultants in pathology practising in UK with the professional qualification of FRCPath. This book will have a practical use in day to day pathology practice and would be a very helpful tool for pathology exam preparation (FRCPath part 1 and similar exams). This book touches most of the important entities / aspects of cellular pathology covering histopathology, cytopathology and autopsy. It includes points of practical importance and addresses some aspects of frozen section diagnoses. It includes questions on important points in 'Minimum Datasets for Cancer Reporting' as recommended by Royal College of Pathologists, UK. It incorporates clinical and surgical aspects of tumour grading and staging which are discussed routinely at multi-disciplinary team meetings with surgeons, physicians, oncologists, radiologists and specialist nurses. This book has tried to cover tried various styles in which questions can be framed for FRCPath part 1 exam. A unique feature of this book is the inclusion of a section addressing clinical management issues in cellular pathology. All the questions are original and based on routine pathology practice in UK. Front......Page 1 Table of contents......Page 11 1. Diagnostic Cytology......Page 13 2. Cervical Cytology......Page 23 3. Breast Pathology......Page 33 4. Female Genital Tract Pathology......Page 46 5. Gastro-Intestinal Tract......Page 60 6. Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Pathology......Page 76 7. Cardiovascular Pathology......Page 88 8. Nasal & Oral Pathology......Page 101 9. Thoracic Pathology......Page 114 10. Dermatopathology......Page 129 11. Soft Tissue & Osteoarticular Pathology......Page 141 12. Uropathology......Page 156 13. Male Genital Tract Pathology......Page 170 14. Endocrine Pathology......Page 181 15. Lymphoreticular Pathology......Page 192 16. Neuropathology......Page 208 17. Paediatric and Placental Pathology......Page 222 18. General Pathology......Page 242 19. Autopsy and Forensic Pathology......Page 257 20. Clinical Management Issues in Cellular Pathology......Page 275