The second edition of this well-received book provides detailed information on the basic and advanced laboratory techniques in histopathology and cytology. It offers clear guidance on the principles and techniques of routine and special laboratory techniques. It also covers advanced laboratory techniques such as immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, liquid-based cytology, polymerase chain reactions, tissue microarray, molecular technology, etc.

The book's second edition covers several important recent topics with many new chapters, such as liquid biopsy, artificial neural network, digital pathology, and next-generation sequencing.

Each chapter elucidates basic principle, practical methods, troubleshooting, and clinical applications of the technique. It includes multiple colored line drawings, microphotographs, and tables to illustrate each technique.

The book is a helpful guide to the post-graduate students and fellows in pathology, practicing pathologists,as well as laboratory technicians, and research students.

About the Author

Pranab Dey is professor in department of cytology and gynecologic pathology at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. Professor Dey completed M.D. (Pathology) from PGIMER and FRCPath (Cytopathology) from Royal College of Pathologist, London, UK. Professor Dey has conducted many research projects and has pioneered works on DNA flow cytometry, image morphometry, mono-layered cytology and cytomorphologic findings of various lesions on cytology smears. Professor Dey has more than 35 years of experience in reporting, teaching and research as a consultant. He is a well published author in pathology and a member of various societies. He has more than 450 research paper publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has authored 12 books in cytology and gynecologic pathology. Dr Dey is included in the list of top 2% scientists in the world.

Book Information
ISBN 9789811990977
Author Pranab Dey
Format Paperback
Page Count 340
Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore
Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore