The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology

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Springer, 2004. - 191 p. ISBN-10: 0387403582; ISBN-13: 9780387403588.The Bethesda System for reporting the results of cervical cytology was developed as a uniform system ofterminology, providing clear guidance for clinical management. The Bethesda System 2001 Workshop was convened to evaluate and update the 1991 Bethesda System terminology for reporting the results of cervical cytology. The New Edition has been extensively updated and revised to reflect the new Bethesda System. The new terminology reflects important advances in biological understanding of cervical New Help Book Info System. The new terminology reflects important advances in biological understanding of cervical neoplasia and cervical screening technology. The handbook has now been expanded to include more than 185 full color illustrations (twice the number of color images than in the 1st edition). New to the Second Edition are sections that address ancillary testing, including HPV, the inclusion of educational notes and recommendations, computerized screening, and anal cytology, as well as sample reports. In line with recent advances, the text and images will address liquid-based cytology in addition to conventional cytology.Contents ForewordAcknowledgmentsContributorsList of abbreviationsIntroductionThe 2001 Bethesda system in table formatSpecimen adequacyNon-neoplastic findingsEndometrial cells : the how and when of reportingAtypical squamous cellsEpithelial abnormalities : squamousEpithelial abnormalities : glandularOther malignant neoplasmsAnal-rectal cytologyAncillary testingComputer-assisted interpretation of cervical cytologyEducational notes and suggestions appended to cytology reportsIndex