This text and the terminology developed by the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology (P.S.C.)
represents an important advance in the field of pancreaticobiliary cytopathology. This textbook
atlas is designed to present a comprehensive and state of the art approach to the cytologic
diagnosis and reporting of pancreaticobiliary lesions. Chapters address each of the diagnostic
categories defined by the P.S.C. The definition of each category along with the clinical
pathologic entities contained within the category are discussed along with specific cytologic
criteria for inclusion of a cytologic specimen within the category. Each chapter is lavishly
illustrated demonstrating diagnostic criteria and examples of lesions contained within the
category. Additionally appropriate ancillary testing is discussed and where appropriate
illustrated. Each chapter concludes with a discussion of appropriate management as well as
estimates of malignancy risk for the category. The Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology System
for Reporting Pancreaticobiliary Cytology: Definitions Criteria Ancillary Testing and
Management will provide the reader with a unified approach to diagnosing and reporting
interpretations of cytologic specimens obtained from the pancreaticobiliary tract. This text
atlas will serve as a reference guide for pathologists surgeons endoscopists and
radiologists.
