Cytology in Gynecological Practice / Gynäkologische Vitalzytologie in der Praxis

• Contents/Inhalt.- 1 Development and Significance of Cytology for the Diagnosis of Carcinoma.- 2 Technical Background.- 2.1 The Principles of the Technique.- 2.2 Design and Operation of the Phase-Contrast Microscope.- 2.3 Nomarski Differential Interference Contrast.- 3 Gynecological Applications of Cytology.- 4 Examination Procedure.- 5 Characteristics of Fresh Cells in Phase-Contrast Microscopy.- 5.1 Single Cells.- 5.2 Diagnosis of Ovarian Function.- 5.3 Microbiological Diagnosis.- 5.4 Search for Tumor Cells.- 5.5 Secondary Findings.- 5.6 Secondary Changes in Cells.- 5.7 Artifacts.- 5.8 The Inadequate Smear.- 6 References.- Technical Illustrations.- Cytological Illustrations.

"The quality of the photomicrographs is generally good and trainee cytology screeners may also find this atlas useful to enhance their knowledge of the variations in normal cell structure and hormone status." (Placenta)