Full Description
Since the publication of the first edition of this best-selling book in 2009, the field of immunohistochemistry has advanced significantly. Fully updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, Modern Immunohistochemistry, Second Edition, is a practical guide to all the important diagnostic markers in each organ system. Concise text is supplemented by over 1,100 high-quality colour images and algorithms. The new edition features even more summary tables, highlighting the key points of differential immunophenotypic panels. A new, expanded introduction explains the basic principles of immunohistochemistry, and chapters have been updated to incorporate predictive/prognostic markers and the latest WHO classifications. All chapters are written by the same expert authors, providing a consistent, engaging style throughout and avoiding contradictory advice. An essential text for residents, this is also an extremely valuable resource for practitioners in anatomic pathology wishing to familiarise themselves with diagnostic markers at a quick glance.
Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Skin tumors; 3. Tumors of head and neck; 4. Tumors of the lung and mediastinum; 5. Tumors of endocrine system; 6. Tumors of the digestive system; 7. Tumors of genitourinary system; 8. Tumors of breast and female genital organs; 9. Hematopoietic and lymphoid tumors; 10. Tumors of soft tissue and bone; 11. Tumors of central nervous system; 12. Metastatic carcinoma of unknown primary; Index.
