This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent
point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and
training. Covering all areas of head and neck pathology, it incorporates
the most recent clinical, pathologic, and molecular knowledge in this
challenging field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues
relevant to today's practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the
third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Head and Neck is a one-stop
reference for accurate, complete pathology reports-ideal as a day-to-day
reference or as a reliable teaching resource.
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Provides a clear framework for a better understanding of the clinical
and histopathologic appearances of more than 325 new or evolving
entities of the head and neck and endocrine organs
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Features updates on recent changes in the field and current
information from the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 8th Edition, and the
World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumours, 5th
Edition
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Covers numerous new diagnostic entities, including intraductal
carcinoma, sclerosing polycystic adenoma, microsecretory
adenocarcinoma, adamantinoma-like Ewing sarcoma, SMARCB1- and
SMARCA4-deficient carcinomas, and HPV-related multiphenotypic
sinonasal carcinoma
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Contains major updates on sinonasal tract, salivary gland, and
odontogenic tumors; oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and its
correct classification and staging; the recent significant
reclassification of neuroendocrine tumors; and changes in terminology
and identification for head and neck soft tissue tumors
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Suggests supporting studies in a realistic clinical context, with
tables and immunohistochemical charts that assist with management
decisions and prognostic outcome predictions
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Features more than 3,200 images, including full-color drawings of head
and neck anatomy, development pathway drawings, staging protocol
illustrations, and genetic pathway graphics; radiologic images,
clinical photographs, and gross images; and histology, histochemistry,
immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and molecular images; as
well as more than 2,600 additional online-only images
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Employs consistently templated chapters, bulleted content, key facts,
and annotated images for quick, expert reference at the point of care
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Includes the enhanced eBook version, which allows you to search all
text, figures, and references on a variety of devices
