Stoll, P: Cytology in Gynecological Practice / Gynäkologisch

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.- 5.1.1 Normal Squamous Epithelia.- 5.1.2 Normal Columnar Epithelia.- 5.1.3 Metaplastic Cells.- 5.1.4 Dyskaryotic Cells.- 5.1.5 Carcinoma Cells.- 5.2 Diagnosis of Ovarian Function.- 5.2.1 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle.- 5.2.2 Pregnancy.- 5.2.3 Diagnosis of Rupture of the Fetal Membranes.- 5.2.4 Postmenopausal Smear.- 5.2.5 Menstrual Cycle Anomalies.- 5.2.6 The Effect of Hormone Treatment on the Vaginal Epithelium.- 5.3 Microbiological Diagnosis.- 5.3.1 Döderlein Bacilli (Lactobacilli).- 5.3.2 Trichomonads.- 5.3.3 Vaginal Mycoses.- 5.3.4 Gardnerella Vaginalis.- 5.3.5 Mixed Bacterial Flora.- 5.3.6 Chlamydiae.- 5.4 Search for Tumor Cells.- 5.5 Secondary Findings.- 5.5.1 Leukocytes.- 5.5.2 Erythrocytes.- 5.5.3 Histiocytes.- 5.5.4 Muscle and Connective Tissue Cells.- 5.5.5 Spermatozoa.- 5.5.6 Mucous Substances.- 5.6 Secondary Changes in Cells.- 5.6.1 Cytolysis.- 5.6.2 Autolysis.- 5.6.3 Atrophic Cell Cohesion.- 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."
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