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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 2015Diagnose 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.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.
Contents
VOLUME 11. Introduction2. Tumors of the Heart and Pericardium3. Vascular Tumors4. Tumors of the Upper Respiratory Tract Part A: Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, and NasopharynxPart B: Larynx, Hypopharynx, and Trachea5. Tumors of the Lung and Pleura6. Tumors of the Oral Cavity7. Tumors of the Salivary Glands8. Tumors of the Esophagus and Stomach9. Tumors of the Small and Large Intestines, Including Anal Canal10. Tumors of the Liver, Biliary Tree, and Gallbladder11. Tumors of the Exocrine Pancreas12. Tumors of the Urinary TractPart A: Tumors of the KidneyPart B: Tumors of the Renal Pelvis and UreterPart C: Tumors of the Urinary Bladder and Urethra13. Tumors of the Female Genital TractPart A: Ovary, Fallopian Tube, and Broad and Round LigamentsPart B: Endometrial TumorsPart C: Tumors of the Placenta and Gestational Trophoblastic DiseasePart D: MyometriumPart E: CervixPart F: VaginaPart G: Vulva14. Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions of the Male Genital TractPart A: Prostate and Seminal Vesicles Part B: Testicular NeoplasmsPart C: Penis and Scrotum15. Tumors of the PeritoneumVOLUME 216. Tumors of the Breast17. Tumors of the Pituitary Gland18. Tumors of the Thyroid and Parathyroid GlandsPart A: The Thyroid GlandPart B: The Parathyroid Gland 19. Tumors of the Adrenal Gland20. Tumors of the Endocrine Pancreas21. Tumors of the Lymphoreticular System, Including Spleen and ThymusPart A: The Lymph Node Part B: The Spleen Part C: The Thymus 22. Tumors of the Hematopoietic System 23. Tumors of the Skin24. Tumors of Soft Tissue25. Tumors of the Osteoarticular System26. Tumors of the Central Nervous System27. Peripheral Neuroectodermal Tumors28. Tumors of the Autonomic Nervous System, Including Paraganglia29. Tumors of the Eye and Ocular Adnexae30. Tumors of the Ear 31. Molecular Genetic Techniques in Diagnosis and Prognosis
