Diagnose tumors with confidence with Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumors, 4th Edition. Dr. Christopher Fletcher¿s renowned reference provides the advanced, expert guidance you need to evaluate and interpret even the most challenging histopathology specimens more quickly and accurately.
"I would highly recommend this text to any neuropathologist to aide their day to day practice." Reviewed by Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology, Apr 2015
Key Features
- Diagnose efficiently and effectively using diagnostic flow charts, correlations of gross appearances to microscopic findings, and differential diagnosis tables for better recognition and evaluation of similar-looking entities.
New Features
- Employ immunohistochemistry, molecular and genetic diagnostic tests, and other modern techniques as well as the best morphologic diagnostic methods to effectively identify each tumor or tumor-like entity.
- Utilize new, clinically important molecular genetic data and updated classification schemes to help guide treatment and targeted therapy.
- Apply the latest techniques and diagnostic criteria with completely rewritten chapters on Small and Large Intestines, Heart, Larynx and Trachea, Ear, and Peritoneum.
- Find critical information quickly thanks to more tables and bulleted lists throughout.
- Access the entire text and illustrations online, fully searchable, at www.expertconsult.com.
VOLUME 1
1. Introduction
2. Tumors of the Heart and Pericardium
3. Vascular Tumors
4. Tumors of the Upper Respiratory Tract
Part A: Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, and Nasopharynx
Part B: Larynx, Hypopharynx, and Trachea
5. Tumors of the Lung and Pleura
6. Tumors of the Oral Cavity
7. Tumors of the Salivary Glands
8. Tumors of the Esophagus and Stomach
9. Tumors of the Small and Large Intestines, Including Anal Canal
10. Tumors of the Liver, Biliary Tree, and Gallbladder
11. Tumors of the Exocrine Pancreas
12. Tumors of the Urinary Tract
Part A: Tumors of the Kidney
Part B: Tumors of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Part C: Tumors of the Urinary Bladder and Urethra
13. Tumors of the Female Genital Tract
Part A: Ovary, Fallopian Tube, and Broad and Round Ligaments
Part B: Endometrial Tumors
Part C: Tumors of the Placenta and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Part D: Myometrium
Part E: Cervix
Part F: Vagina
Part G: Vulva
14. Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions of the Male Genital Tract
Part A: Prostate and Seminal Vesicles
Part B: Testicular Neoplasms
Part C: Penis and Scrotum
15. Tumors of the Peritoneum
VOLUME 2
16. Tumors of the Breast
17. Tumors of the Pituitary Gland
18. Tumors of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Part A: The Thyroid Gland
Part B: The Parathyroid Gland
19. Tumors of the Adrenal Gland
20. Tumors of the Endocrine Pancreas
21. Tumors of the Lymphoreticular System, Including Spleen and Thymus
Part A: The Lymph Node
Part B: The Spleen
Part C: The Thymus
22. Tumors of the Hematopoietic System
23. Tumors of the Skin
24. Tumors of Soft Tissue
25. Tumors of the Osteoarticular System
26. Tumors of the Central Nervous System
27. Peripheral Neuroectodermal Tumors
28. Tumors of the Autonomic Nervous System, Including Paraganglia
29. Tumors of the Eye and Ocular Adnexae
30. Tumors of the Ear
31. Molecular Genetic Techniques in Diagnosis and Prognosis
"In my opinion this latest edition is comprehensive, accessible and up to date. It manages to incorporate a huge amount of molecular detail into the two volumes. .. I would highly recommend this text to any neuropathologist to aide their day to day practice." Reviewed by Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology, Apr 2015
