Online and in print, Modern Surgical Pathology, 2nd Edition presents today's most complete, current, and practical assistance in evaluating and signing out surgical specimens. Nearly 3,000 high-quality color pathology images provide a crystal-clear basis for comparison to any sample you see under the microscope. Clinical, gross, microscopic, immunohistochemical, and molecular genetic features are integrated as appropriate for all tumors and tumor-like lesions, addressing all of the investigative contexts relevant to formulating an accurate diagnosis. Full-text online access via Expert Consult enables you to reference the complete contents of the 2-volume set from any computer, perform rapid searches, and follow links to PubMed abstracts for many of the references. Edited by four leading surgical pathologists - Noel Weidner, MD, Richard J. Cote, MD, Saul Suster, MD and Lawrence M. Weiss, MD - with contributions from more than 70 other experts, Modern Surgical Pathology, 2nd Edition delivers the well-rounded, well-organized, richly illustrated, user-friendly guidance you need to efficiently arrive at confident diagnoses for even the most challenging lesions.
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Expert Consult online access allows you to reference the content online from any computer, perform quick searches, and download all of the images.
Clinical, gross, microscopic, immunohistochemical, and molecular genetic features are correlated as appropriate for every type of surgical pathology specimen, addressing all of the investigative contexts relevant to formulating an accurate diagnosis and thereby ensuring a completely accurate surgical report.
Nearly 3,000 brand-new, high-quality color pathology images provide a crystal-clear basis for comparison to any specimen you see under the microscope.
A completely rewritten section on the female reproductive tract offers many more illustrations of common entities to help you more easily distinguish between tumors and tumor-like lesions.
Expanded coverage of non-neoplastic diseases and disorders makes it easier to recognize benign conditions that can mimic malignancy.
The latest classification schemes and criteria for malignancy, incorporated throughout, enable you to include the most current gradings in your reports.
A new, more consistent organization explores anatomy/histology, gross and microscopic appearance, adjunct techniques, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis for each neoplastic or non-neoplastic lesion, facilitating rapid consultation in the reporting room.
An increased number of differential diagnosis and classification tables expedite diagnosis.
Tabla de contenido1. Gross Room and Specimen Handling
2. Intraoperative Consultations in Surgical Pathology
3. The Surgical Pathology Report
4. Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information Systems
5. Immunohistochemistry
6. Role of Electron Microscopy in Modern Diagnostic Surgical Pathology
7. Molecular Biology
8. The Essential Quality Improvement and Educational Programs in Surgical Pathology
9. Medicolegal Issues in Surgical Pathology
Part 2: Head and Neck
10. Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, and Nasopharynx
11. Larynx
12. Salivary Glands
13. Ear and Temporal Bone
14. Oral Cavity and Jaws
Part 3: Thoracic System
15. Lung
16. Serosal Membranes
17. Mediastinum
18. Heart and Blood Vessels
Part 4: Breast
19. Breast
Part 5: Gastrointestinal Tract
20. Esophagus
21. Stomach
22. Small Intestine
23. Large Intestine (Colon)
24. Appendix
25. Anus
26. Pancreas
27. Liver
28. Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts
Part 6: Urinary Tract and Male Genital System
29. Non-Neoplastic Kidney
30. Renal Neoplasia
31. Bladder and Urethra
32. Prostate
33. Penis and Scrotum
34. Testis and Paratestis Including Spermatic Cord
Part 7: Female Reproductive System
35. Vulva and Vagina
36. Cervix
37. Uterus
38. Fallopian Tubes and Broad Ligament
39. Ovaries
40. Gestational Pathology
Part 8: Hematolymphoid System
41. Lymph Nodes
42. Spleen
43. Bone Marrow
Part 9: Endocrine System
44. Thyroid and Parathyroid
45. Adrenal Gland
Part 10: Soft Tissue and Skeletal System
46. Soft Tissues
47. Joint and Bone Pathology
Part 11: Skin
48. Inflammatory Skin Conditions
49. Tumors of the Skin
Part 12: Nervous System
50. Pituitary
51. Central Nervous System Tumors
52. The Molecular and Genetic Basis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
53. Muscle and Nerve Biopsy
54. Eye and Ocular Adnexa