The Invasive Cytopathologist

The Invasive Cytopathologist: Ultrasound Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Superficial Masses provides a comprehensive overview of the cytology of superficial neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions obtained through percutaneous ultrasound guidance. The focus is on the examination of the thyroid, parathyroid, lymph nodes, salivary glands, breast, and soft tissue, correlating ultrasound images with histopathology. The book discusses the fundamental ultrasound characteristics of thyroid nodules and the cytology of common as well as rare neoplastic and non-neoplastic processes according to the Bethesda system for reporting thyroid cytopathology. It also offers a technical guide for performing ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirations (FNA) of thyroid nodules to obtain sufficient material for diagnosis. Additionally, the molecular aspects of thyroid neoplasia relevant for targeted therapies are briefly addressed. This book is a valuable resource for professionals involved in the ultrasound evaluation and cytological interpretation of superficial masses.