This book is intended as a practical primer on the Pap test. Using bold text, tables, and highlighted areas, this book offers a user-friendly text on Pap test fundamentals so readers may find specific information effortlessly. This book begins with a basic dictionary of terms, principles, and anatomy before detailing such issues as the Bethesda System, liquid-based and physiological cytology, reactive changes, human papillomavirus, and atypical squamous cells. The authors also discuss low-grade and high-grade squamous intra-epithelial lesions, invasive squamous carcinoma, endocervical and endometrial lesions, metastatic tumors, therapy-related changes, and the newest techniques in screening and managing Pap tests.

This book is an incredibly useful tool for cytotechnologists and cytopathologists, as well as those in training. Readers preparing for various proficiency and licensing examinations will also find helpful information throughout this volume.

Table of contents
A Short Dictionary of the Pap Test 1

Chapter 2

Analogies in the Pap Test: Of "Corn Flakes" and "Raisins" 7

Chapter 3

Basic Cytology Principles 11

Chapter 4

Basic Anatomy and Cytology of the Female Genital Tract 15

Chapter 5

The Bethesda System 27

Chapter 6

Liquid-Based Preparations 31

Chapter 7

Physiological Cytology 37

Chapter 8

Reactive Changes and Organisms 53

Chapter 9

Human Papillomavirus in Cervical Carcinogenesis 71

Chapter 10

Atypical Squamous Cells 81

Chapter 11

Low-Grade Squamous Intra-Epithelial Lesion 95

Chapter 12

High-Grade Squamous Intra-Epithelial Lesion 103

Chapter 13

Invasive Squamous Carcinoma 113

Chapter 14

Endocervical Lesions 123

Chapter 15

Endometrial Lesions 145

Chapter 16

Metastatic Tumors 165

Chapter 17

Therapy-Related Changes 173

Chapter 18

Artifacts, Contaminants, and Incidental Findings 179

Chapter 19

Screening and Management Guidelines of Pap Test

and Newer Techniques 187

Appendices 197

Index 229