Atlas of Thyroid Cytopathology on Liquid-Based Preparations

Atlas of Thyroid Cytopathology on Liquid-Based Preparations: Correlation with Clinical, Radiological, Molecular Tests, and Histopathology 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, image-rich reference that reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of thyroid cytopathology. Since the publication of the first edition, advances in diagnostic classification, ancillary testing, and molecular characterization have transformed the evaluation and management of thyroid nodules. This fully revised second edition incorporates these developments, including the 2023 update of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology and the growing role of molecular testing in thyroid fine-needle aspiration (FNA) practice. Covering the full spectrum of thyroid cytologic diagnosis, the atlas guides readers through the interpretation of liquid-based preparations, from nondiagnostic and benign lesions to indeterminate categories, follicular neoplasms, suspicious lesions, and thyroid malignancies. Chapters address papillary thyroid carcinoma and its variants, medullary thyroid carcinoma, metastatic tumors, pediatric thyroid neoplasms, parathyroid aspirates, and other challenging diagnostic entities. New to this edition are dedicated chapters on follicular neoplasm, oncocytic follicular neoplasm, pediatric thyroid cytopathology, clinical assessment and imaging studies of thyroid nodules, and unique features encountered in liquid-based cytology. Molecular diagnostics, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry are integrated throughout, emphasizing their increasing importance in risk stratification, diagnostic accuracy, and personalized patient care. Featuring updated references, contemporary diagnostic concepts, and numerous high-quality illustrations, this atlas maintains its central focus on the recognition and interpretation of cytomorphologic features while correlating cytologic findings with clinical, radiologic, molecular, and histopathologic data. Practical, authoritative, and highly visual, this second edition serves as an indispensable resource for practicing pathologists, cytopathologists, endocrinologists, and pathology trainees seeking confidence and expertise in the diagnosis of thyroid disease in the era of integrated morphologic and molecular diagnostics