Full Description
This new edition has been fully revised to help pathology trainees acquire practical knowledge in diagnostic pathology. Divided into eight sections and consisting of 61 exercises, this useful guide discusses techniques and general pathology, and then offers exercises for each discipline within pathology - systemic pathology, cytopathology, haematology, clinical pathology and autopsy.The third edition offers updated images and new exercises for topics of current clinical significance including immunohistopathology, surgical pathology, types of blood samples, anticoagulants and blood collection.Supported by key points, nearly 600 line drawings, specimen photographs and photomicrographs, this practical manual also includes a CD reviewing specimens.Key pointsFully revised, new edition offering trainees practical knowledge in diagnostic pathologyConsists of 61 exercises covering key disciplines within pathologyIncludes updated images and new exercises for topics of current clinical significanceIncludes key points, nearly 600 line drawings, specimen photographs and photomicrographs, and a CD reviewing specimens Previous edition published in 2007
Contents
Section 1Exercise 1: MicroscopyExercise 2: Routine Histopathology Techniques and StainingExercise 3: Frozen Section and its StainingExercise 4: Special Stains and ImmunohistochemistryExercise 5: Surgical Pathology Request FormSection 2: General PathologyExercise 6: DegenerationsExercise 7: Intracellular AccumulationsExercise 8: AmyloidosisExercise 9: NecrosisExercise 10: Gangrene and Pathologic CalcificationExercise 11: Derangements of Body FluidsExercise 12: Obstructive Circulatory DisturbancesExercise 13: Types of InflammationExercise 14: Granulomatous Inflammation-TuberculosisExercise 15: Other Granulomatous InflammationsExercise 16: Fungal InfectionsExercise 17: Actinomycosis and Parasitic InfectionsExercise 18: Adaptive Disorders of GrowthExercise 19: Primary Epithelial TumoursExercise 20: Mesenchymal and Metastatic TumoursSection 3: Systemic PathologyExercise 21: Atherosclerosis and Vascular TumoursExercise 22: Diseases of the HeartExercise 23: PneumoniasExercise 24: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and Lung CancerExercise 25: Diseases of the Jaws, Salivary Glands and StomachExercise 26: Diseases of Appendix and Large IntestineExercise 27: Hepatitis-Viral, Alcoholic, FulminantExercise 28: Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Gallbladder DiseasesExercise 29: Primary Glomerulonephritis and Tubulointerstitial DiseaseExercise 30: Diabetic Nephropathy and Tumours of Renal SystemExercise 31: Testicular Tumours and Diseases of ProstateExercise 32: Diseases of Endometrium, Placenta, CervixExercise 33: Ovarian TumoursExercise 34: Diseases of BreastExercise 35: Diseases of ThyroidExercise 36: Osteomyelitis and Benign Bone TumoursExercise 37: Malignant Bone TumoursExercise 38: Meningitis and CNS TumoursSection 4: CytopathologyExercise 39: Basic Cytopathologic Techniques and their ApplicationsExercise 40: Interpretation of Pap Smears and Fluid CytologyExercise 41: Interpretation of FNA SmearsSection 5: Clinical PathologyExercise 42: Urine Examination I: Physical and ChemicalExercise 43: Urine Examination II: MicroscopyExercise 44: Semen AnalysisExercise 45: Examination of CSFSection 6: HaematologyExercise 46: Types of Blood Samples, Anticoagulants and Blood CollectionExercise 47: Haemoglobin EstimationExercise 48: Counting of Blood CellsExercise 49: Reticulocyte CountExercise 50: Preparation and Staining of Peripheral Blood FilmExercise 51: Differential Leucocyte CountExercise 52: ESR, PCV (Haematocrit) and Absolute ValuesExercise 53: Screening Tests for HaemostasisExercise 54: Blood Grouping and Cross-matchingExercise 55: Peripheral Smear Examination in AnaemiasExercise 56: Bone Marrow ExaminationExercise 57: HaemoparasitesExercise 58: Haematologic Malignancies: LeukaemiasExercise 59: Haematologic Malignancies: LymphomasSection 7: Autopsy PathologyExercise 60: Autopsy Protocol-Request and ReportExercise 61: CD on Clinicopathological Conferences and Museum ReviewSection 8: AppendicesAppendix I: Common Instruments in PathologyAppendix II: Common Similes in PathologyAppendix III: Normal Values
