Offering complete, practical guidance on the evaluation of the
surgical pathology specimen, the Manual of Surgical Pathology
concentrates decades of experience from the faculty and staff of one of
the busiest and most respected pathology departments in the world. From
a specimen's arrival in the department to preparation of the final
report, you'll find step-by-step instructions on specimen processing,
tissue handling, gross dissection technique, histological examination,
application of special stains, development of a differential diagnosis,
and more. The fully revised 4th Edition is an invaluable reference for
practicing pathologists, residents, and pathology assistants as a
practical, everyday resource for learning and applying optimal
specimen evaluation as well as an excellent guide for board
review.
- Helps you find information quickly with a user-friendly design,
concise paragraphs, numbered lists, and bulleted material throughout
the text.
- Reflects the latest AJCC staging information, as well as updates
throughout on reporting procedures, protocols, and safety.
- Offers detailed instructions on the dissection, description, and
sampling of specimens, and explains the application of pathology
reports to patient management.
- Provides procedures for new types of specimens including pulmonary
image guided resections, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic
submucosal dissection, laparoscopic hysterectomy, or nephrectomy
morcellation, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and evaluation of breast
implant capsules with a clinical suspicion of lymphoma
- Features dozens of illustrations that demonstrate the gross
appearance of common pathologic lesions, and more than 150 tables
that examine the interpretation of histochemical stains,
immunohistochemical studies, electron microscopy findings, cytogenetic
changes, and much more.
- Examines the specimens from every organ and system as well as
bullets, medical devices, and foreign materials.
- Includes a new chapter on occupational hazards for pathologists
ranging from visual and musculoskeletal problems to exposure and
prevention of workplace acquired infection and cancer.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook
allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the
book on a variety of devices.
