Integrated cytology of cerebrospinal fluid

Cytologic examination of the cerebrospinal fluid is a technically simple, yetproductive, diagnostic procedure. Integrated Cytology of Cerebrospinal Fluid is a practical guide to this method used in the diagnosis of different pathologies. High-quality slides depict the common cerebrospinal fluid cell types, cell anomalies in inflammatory conditions and neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders, and cases with contaminants.The integrated approach includes the use ofimmunocytochemical, histological, and immunohistological illustrations and quantitative date in addition to descriptions and photographs of cytologic preparations. Comprehensive description of the technique. Abundantly illustrated incolor. Easy-to-use format. Integrated approach to the technique INDICE: Cytologic Techniques. Cerebrospinal Fluid Cell Preparation. Staining Methods. The Common Cell Types of Cerebrospinal Fluid. Lymphocytic Cell Forms: Illustration and Description of Different Non-Activated and Activated Lymphocytic Cell Forms (Including Plasma Cells). Monocytic Cell Forms: Illustration and Description of Different Non-Activated and Activated Monocytic Cell Forms (Including Macrophages). Ependymal and Choroidal Cells: Illustration and Description of Different Ependymal and Choroidal Cells. Accidental Findings: Illustration and Description of Accidental Cells, e.g. Erythrocytes and Granulocytes, Chondrocytes, Bone Marrow Cells, Capillaries. Inflammatory Conditions. Non-neoplastic Disorders. Other Disorders of Unknown Etiology. Neoplastic Disorders. Contaminants.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-75884-6
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 85
• Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés