Extensively revised to bring you up to date with new pathologic
entities, new treatment methods, and much more, Biopsy Interpretation
of the Bladder, Third Edition is a highly practical guide to effective
diagnostic biopsy of the urothelial tract. Presented in a
reader-friendly format, it helps you accurately identify all lesions,
tumors, and tumor-like lesions for the bladder - from normal anatomy and
histology to a wide range of both common and unusual findings In
addition, exclusive online content includes the fully searchable text,
an image bank with 1,500 additional e-figures, and an interactive quiz
bank ideal for board exam preparation.
NEW to the Third Edition:
- The latest World Health Organization and International Society of
Urologic Pathology classifications incorporated throughout.
- A completely revised chapter on urine cytology, with many new images.
- New sections on how to handle papillary tumors with borderline
features between low-grade and high-grade carcinoma, as well as tumors
with mixed low-grade and high-grade features.
- New information on how to use immunohistochemistry in the
classification of precursor lesions, as well as how best to apply IHC
panels to establish site of origin.
- Expanded information on the morphologic spectrum of glandular lesions.
- Updated sections on both schistosomiasis and non-schistosomiasis
associated squamous cell carcinoma, including their relation to HPV,
IHC, and prognosis.
- A significantly revised chapter on secondary tumors, including
sections on distinguishing UC and bladder adenocarcinoma from prostate
adenocarcinoma, colorectal adenocarcinoma, and uterine cervical
carcinoma.
Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition,
which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online
and includes features like:
- Complete content with enhanced navigation
- Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull
results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
- Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
- Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout
the text
- Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
- Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future
use
