The Pap Test: Exfoliative Gynecologic Cytology reflects the important changes in the handling of the most effective test against cancer - the Pap test. Dr. DeMay's new text adds greater practitioner depth and incorporates the latest twists of Bethesda System Nomenclature, correlated to previous systems. The Pap Test is delivered in Dr. DeMay's clear and entertaining style, which ensures that you will turn to this reference daily and come away with practical insight every time.

This book began life as a chapter in The Art & Science of Cytopathology but the contents of that original chapter have been greatly expanded and updated to include liquid-based cytology, new concepts of human papillomavirus in cervical carcinogenesis HPV-DNA testing, the latest Bethesda System changes and other topics.

Contents: 1. Cytology of the Squamous Epithelium 2. Cytology of the Glandular Epithelium 3. Cytology of Iatrogenic Conditions 4. Cytology of Pregnancy 5. Cytology of the Rare and Sundry 6. Clinical Considerations 7. Failure of the Pap Test 8. Liquid-based Cytology Death of the Pap Smear and Primary Prevention 9. An Overview of the Bethesda System 10. Lessons from Litigation