Breast cytopathology is a field characterized by practicality and diagnostic efficacy. This
book focuses mainly on morphology with helpful hints for recognizing benign lesions and the
main features of malignancy. It reviews specific features of various lesions and the
consequences of the diagnosis for the management of the patient. Each chapter contains
high-quality cytology images accompanying the descriptions including comparison images to
distinguish the most important morphological features and to help in the differential
diagnosis. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) sampling and preparation technique fixation
staining and principles of its interpretation are covered. Immunocytochemistry and ancillary
techniques are outlined as well as the main clinical and radiological features of breast
lesions and the cytological diagnostics of axillary lymph nodes. This publication will be of
great use to medical practitioners in their first approach to breast cytopathology as well as
to pathologists and cytotechnicians with little to moderate experience in the field.
