Cibas and Ducatman’s Cytology
Diagnostic Principles and Clinical Correlates
- 6th Edition - May 27, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Edmund S. Cibas, Barbara S. Ducatman
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 4 3 4 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 5 0 2 - 9
**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Pathology**An ideal resource for both trainee and practicing pathologists, Cibas and Ducatman’s Cytology: Diagnostic Principles and… Read more
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**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Pathology**
An ideal resource for both trainee and practicing pathologists, Cibas and Ducatman’s Cytology: Diagnostic Principles and Clinical Correlates, 6th Edition, is a practical, well-illustrated guide to the diagnostic interpretation of virtually any cytological specimen you may encounter. Concise yet comprehensive, this highly useful bench manual covers all organ systems and situations in which cytology is used, including gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and FNA samples, with an in-depth differential diagnosis discussion for all major entities. Now fully revised from cover to cover, it continues to focus on practical issues in diagnosis and the use of cytology in clinical care.
An ideal resource for both trainee and practicing pathologists, Cibas and Ducatman’s Cytology: Diagnostic Principles and Clinical Correlates, 6th Edition, is a practical, well-illustrated guide to the diagnostic interpretation of virtually any cytological specimen you may encounter. Concise yet comprehensive, this highly useful bench manual covers all organ systems and situations in which cytology is used, including gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and FNA samples, with an in-depth differential diagnosis discussion for all major entities. Now fully revised from cover to cover, it continues to focus on practical issues in diagnosis and the use of cytology in clinical care.
- Uses easy-to-read, bulleted text to provide a quick review of key differential diagnoses, indications and methods, cytomorphologic features, clinical pearls, and tissue acquisition protocols for specific entities.
- Incorporates key updates throughout, including new diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis; the latest Bethesda System classifications and terminology; updated material on billing and coding; new techniques, new adjunct tests, and more.
- Features hundreds of full-color illustrations that provide a real-life perspective of a full range of cytologic findings, as well as numerous summary tables and flow charts for quick reference.
- Includes coverage of patient management in discussions of pertinent clinical features and emphasizes clinical correlation throughout.
- Examines the role of immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and molecular biology in resolving difficulties in interpretation and diagnosis.
- Provides an in-depth analysis of common diagnostic pitfalls to assist with daily sign-out and reporting.
- Includes a video on how to perform fine needle aspiration biopsy, from the patient interview and precautions to demonstration of techniques.
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Residents in Surgical Pathology. Fellows in Cytopathology
1. Cervical and Vaginal Cytology
2. Respiratory Tract and Mediastinum
3. Urine and Bladder Washings
4. Pleural, Pericardial, and Peritoneal Fluids
5. Peritoneal Washings
6. Cerebrospinal Fluid
7. Gastrointestinal Tract
8. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Technique and Specimen Handling
9. Breast
10. Thyroid
11. Salivary Gland
12. Lymph Nodes
13. Liver
14. Pancreas and Biliary Tree
15. Kidney and Adrenal Gland
16. Ovary
17. Soft Tissue
18. Bone
19. Laboratory Management
INDEX
2. Respiratory Tract and Mediastinum
3. Urine and Bladder Washings
4. Pleural, Pericardial, and Peritoneal Fluids
5. Peritoneal Washings
6. Cerebrospinal Fluid
7. Gastrointestinal Tract
8. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Technique and Specimen Handling
9. Breast
10. Thyroid
11. Salivary Gland
12. Lymph Nodes
13. Liver
14. Pancreas and Biliary Tree
15. Kidney and Adrenal Gland
16. Ovary
17. Soft Tissue
18. Bone
19. Laboratory Management
INDEX
- Edition: 6
- Latest edition
- Published: May 27, 2025
- Language: English
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Edmund S. Cibas
Dr. Cibas holds a medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a fellowship in cytopathology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is board-certified in anatomic pathology and cytopathology. He has been recognized for his work as an educator with an Excellence in Education Award from the American Society of Cytopathology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MABD
Barbara S. Ducatman
Dr. Ducatman is president of the Association of Pathology Chairs and sits on international, national, state and organizational committees. She also worked at Beth Israel Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ducatman was a lieutenant commander for the U.S. Public Health Service from 1992-1996 and a lieutenant commander for the U.S. Navy from 1983-1986.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Pathology, Oakland University William Beaumont University Hospital, Department of Pathology, Corewell Heath, Royal Oak, MIRead Cibas and Ducatman’s Cytology on ScienceDirect