Written by a leading expert in thyroid biopsy interpretation, this text/atlas is the most comprehensive reference on thyroid pathology. It contains over 1,700 full-color photomicrographs depicting the full range of findings seen on fine needle aspiration biopsies. The illustrations show the wide spectrum of cytologic features for each disease entity, including unusual as well as typical patterns. Particular attention is given to diagnostic pitfalls, overlapping patterns, and differential diagnosis. The book also includes chapters on basic concepts of cytopathology, fine-needle aspiration biopsy techniques, cytopreparation, ancillary diagnostic techniques, liquid-based cytologic preparations, and the application of needle biopsy findings to management decisions.

The fully searchable online text and a full-color image bank are available on a companion Website.

Acknowledgments

Preface

Preface to the First Edition

Contributors

Note to Readers

1. Introduction

2. Techniques of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy

3. Cytopreparatory Techniques

4. Specimen Adequacy and Assessment, Reporting Scheme

Appendix to Chapter 4: Classification of Thyroid Tumors

5. Concepts Basic to Thyroid Cytopathology and Guidelines for Evaluating Thyroid Fine Needle Aspirates

6. Nodular Goiter

7. Follicular Adenoma and Follicular Carcinoma

8. Hurthle Cell Lesions

9. Papillary Carcinoma

10. Poorly Differentiated (Insular) Carcinoma

11. Anaplastic Carcinoma

12. Medullary Carcinoma

13. Thyroiditis

14. Malignant Lymphoma

15. Thyroid Carcinoma Metastatic to Other Body Sites

16. Metastatic Malignancy to the Thyroid

17. Cysts and Cystic Lesions of the Thyroid

18. Spindle Cells in Thyroid Aspirates

19. Miscellaneous Lesions of the Thyroid

20. Infarction of Thyroid Neoplasms Following Fine-Needle Biopsy

21. Lesions of the Parathyroid Glands

22. Ancillary Diagnostic Techniques

Appendix to Chapter 22: Liquid-Based Cytopathology for Thyroid Aspirates

23. Application of Needle Biopsy Data to Management Decisions
A philosophical approach

Appendix to Chapter 23: Observations on Pathophysiology of Thyroid

Index