Cytology in Gynecological Practice / Gynäkologische Vitalzytologie in der Praxis An Atlas of Phas...

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.

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.

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