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Intro; Preface to the Second Edition; Acknowledgment; Contents; Part I: Introduction; Chapter 1: Introduction to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology; Advantages of the Smear Technique; Disadvantages of the Smear Technique; Historical Background; Accuracy of CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology; Histologic Types of Central Nervous System Neoplasia; Suggested Reading; Chapter 2: Clinical and Radiological Approach to CNS Intraoperative Diagnosis; Clinical Considerations for Pathologists; Age and Location; Medical History; Family History; Neuroimaging Considerations for Pathologists

Principal Neuroimaging ModalitiesBasics Principles; Computed Tomography (CT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS); Positron Emission Tomography (PET); Thallium-201 Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT); Neuroimaging Evaluation; Suggested Reading; Chapter 3: Specimen Handling and Optimal Processing; Specimen Identification and Transportation; Tissue Sampling; Smear Technique; Fixation; Staining Methods; Fast Hematoxylin and Eosin Method; Recommended Procedure; Steps; Results; Fast Papanicolaou Method; Recommended Procedure; Steps; Results

Modified Fast Romanowsky StainRecommended Procedure; Steps; Results; Fast Toluidine Blue Method; Recommended Procedure; Steps; Results; Suggested Reading; Chapter 4: Algorithmic Approach to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology; Sample Triage; Smear Evaluation; Type of Smearing; Type of Background; Type of Blood Vessels; Specific Cell Groups; Type of Cell; Specific Cellular Elements; General-Category Interpretation; Abnormal; Neoplastic; Glial Versus Non-glial; Low Versus High Grade; Nonneoplastic; Final Recommendations; Suggested Reading; Chapter 5: Normal Brain and Gliosis; White Matter Pattern

Gray Matter PatternCerebellar Cortex Pattern; Choroid Plexus Pattern; Leptomeningeal Pattern; Pineal Pattern; Gliosis; Piloid Gliosis; Contaminants; Suggesting Reading; Part II: Neoplastic; Chapter 6: Astrocytic Tumors; Diffuse Astrocytomas; General Diagnostic Approach; Cytologic Features of Diffuse Astrocytoma; Differential Diagnosis Considerations of Diffuse Astrocytoma; Cytologic Features of Anaplastic Astrocytoma; Differential Diagnosis Considerations of Anaplastic Astrocytoma; Cytologic Features of Glioblastoma; Background; Vascular Changes; Cell Types; Morphologic Variants

Differential Diagnosis Considerations of GlioblastomaDiffuse Midline Glioma; Gliomatosis Cerebri; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Pilocytic Astrocytoma; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Suggesting Reading; Chapter 7: Oligodendroglial Tumors; Cytologic Features; Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Suggested Reading; Chapter 8: Ependymal Tumors; Ependymoma

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