Cytopathology of the Head and Neck

Working practices for Head and Neck (HN) diagnostic and clinical teams have changed dramatically over the past 15 years with highlighted importance on specialist Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT), comprising radiologists, ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeons, oncologists, radiotherapists, histopathologists and cytopathologists. To achieve high levels of diagnostic accuracy in this modern working environment, the exchange of information between the members of the various teams is essential

Cytopathology of the Head and Neck: Ultrasound Guided FNAC supports the learning of new skills expected of practicing pathologists by providing a comprehensive approach to cytopathology, including performing FNAC, on site interpretation and best use of ancillary techniques. New to this edition is the online expert coverage of ultrasound (US) guidance the use of which has emerged as an essential adjunct to either Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) or needle core biopsy, and is expected to increase. US combined with US guided FNAC is now recommended as the first choice investigation method for HN lesions when evaluating regional metastases in HN patients, for those both with and those without palpable lumps.

This second edition also includes:

• Companion website containing ultrasound case histories which detail imaging findings, list differential diagnosis and suggest further investigations.
• Expanded coverage of clinical images of head and neck masses
• Clear presentation of FNAC diagnostic features with images
• New ancillary diagnostic tests
• Clinical management algorithms
• Examples of diagnostic pitfalls and complications in FNAC

This timely book fills the training gap required for pathologists and offers a team approach to head and neck lesions, with valuable input from radiologists, ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeons, oncologists and radiotherapists. This new edition reflects the emergent multidisciplinary approach to head and neck practice.