Practical Urologic Cytopathology

Dr. Bardales is Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and Director of the Cytopathology Service at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also the author of numerous publications in the field of cytopathology and frequently reviews articles for leading journals in the field. In addition, Dr. Bardales is a member of various national committees including the American Society of Clinical Pathology, the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology, and the National Cytopathology Proficiency Program for the Veterans Health Administration.

1. From Urine Contemplation to Urine Evaluation: Historical Overview; 2. Nonurothelial Elements Present in Urine; 3. Constituents of Urinary Tract Specimens in the Absence of Disease; 4. Infections and Infestations of the Urinary Tract; 5. Noninfectious Inflammatory Conditions of the Urinary Tract; 6. Primary Tumors of the Urinary Tract; 7. Secondary Neoplasms of the Urinary Tract; 8. Diagnostic Value of Urine Cytology Examination; 9. Biomarkers and Special Techniques for Detection of Urothelial Cancer; 10. Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Urinary Tract Neoplasms