Full Description
Surgical pathology is the cornerstone in the management of neoplastic disorders. Written for the practicing surgical pathologist in mind, Surgical Pathology of Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumors provides an up-to-date text on surgical pathology of endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors. The text begins with radiological imaging of tumors, followed by a section on fine needle aspiration biopsy. The main section focuses on surgical pathology of endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors. The volume closes with applications of molecular techniques and their potential for the future. Surgical Pathology of Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumors is written by a panel of internationally recognized pathologists who are not only experts in their fields, but who also contribute their own valuable insights making this new book an essential resource for practicing general and specialist surgical pathologists and pathologists in training.
Contents
Imaging of Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Endocrine Tumors.- Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Neuroendocrine Tumors Arising in Non-endocrine Organs.- Tumors of the Pituitary Gland.- Tumors of Thyroid Gland: Non-C cell Tumors.- Tumors of the Thyroid Gland (C-Cells).- Tumors of Parathyroid Gland.- Tumors of the Adrenal Cortex.- Tumors of the Adrenal Medulla and Extra-adrenal Paraganglia.- Endocrine Tumors of the Lung and Upper Airways.- Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas.- Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- Neuroendocrine Tumours of the Breast.- Neuroendocrine Tumors of Female Genital Tract.- Neuroendocrine Tumors of Prostate, Urinary Bladder and Kidney.- Neuroendocrine Tumors of Other Miscellaneous Sites: Thymus and Skin.- Endocrine Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescents and Inherited Tumor Syndromes.- Application of Molecular Diagnosis Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Endocrine Tumors.
