Cytology in Gynecological Practice / Gynäkologische Vitalzytologie in der Praxis

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.- 5.2 Diagnosis of Ovarian Function.- 5.3 Microbiological Diagnosis.- 5.4 Search for Tumor Cells.- 5.5 Secondary Findings.- 5.6 Secondary Changes in Cells.- 5.7 Artifacts.- 5.8 The Inadequate Smear.- 6 References.- Technical Illustrations.- Cytological Illustrations.