CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM INTRAOPERATIVE CYTOPATHOLOGY

1. Introduction to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology
2. Clinical, Radiologic, and Technical Considerations
3. Algorithmic Approach to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology
4. Normal Brain and Gliosis
5. Astrocytic Tumors
6. Oligodendroglial Tumors
7. Ependymal Tumors
8. Choroid Plexus Tumors
9. Neuronal and Glioneural Tumors
10. Embryonal Tumors
11. Meningeal Tumors
12. CNS Germ Cell Tumors
13. Tumors of the Hematopoietic System
14. Tumors of the Cranial and Spinal Nerves
15. Tumors of the Pineal Region
16. Tumors of the Sellar Region
17. Metastatic Tumors
18. Benign Cystic Lesions
19. Non-neoplastic Disorders
20. Extradural Mass Lesions Compressing the Spinal Cord

The Essentials in Cytopathology book series fulfills the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of site specific topics in cytopathology. These guide books fit into the lab coat pocket and are ideal for portability and quick reference. Each volume is heavily illustrated with a full color art program, while the text follows a user-friendly outline format.
Central Nervous System Intraoperative Cytopathology covers the full spectrum of benign and malignant conditions of the CNS with emphasis on common disorders. The volume is heavily illustrated and contains useful algorithms that guide the reader through the differential diagnosis of common and uncommon entities encountered in the field of intraoperative neuro-cytopathology. Central Nervous System Intraoperative Cytopathology is a valuable quick reference for pathologists, cytopathologists, and fellows and trainees dealing with this exigent field.

Features
• Published in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series
• Concise and easy to use
• Fits in lab coat pocket
• All illustrations are in full color
• Illustration oriented accompanied by text in outline format

Authors
• César R. Lacruz, MD, PhD, FIAC. Consultant Pathologist, Assistant Professor Pathology
University General Hospital “Gregorio Marañón”, Department of Pathology, Madrid, Spain
• Javier Saénz de Santamaría, MD, PhD, FIAC. Director of Anatomic Pathology, Professor of Pathology
University Hospital, Extremadura Medical School, Badajoz, Spain
• Ricardo H. Bardales, MD, MIAC. Staff Pathologist
Outpatient Pathology Associates, Sacramento, CA, USA