Now fully revised to include recent advances in the field, the third
edition of Neuropathology, a volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic
Pathology series, is an essential foundation text for residents and
pathologists. The popular template format makes it easy to use, and new
information throughout brings you up to date with what's new in the
field, including advances in molecular diagnostic testing and new
diagnostic biomarkers. Practical and affordable, this resource is ideal
for study and review as well as everyday clinical practice.
Key features of this practical text include:
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A consistent, user-friendly format that explores each entity's
clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic),
ancillary studies, differential diagnoses, and prognostic and
therapeutic considerations.
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A focus on specific features of selected neoplastic and non-neoplastic
entities, including broad and in-depth differential diagnoses.
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Review of normal histology before examining abnormal findings,
enabling you to conveniently compare their characteristics in one
place at one time.
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Clinical information on treatment and prognosis, enabling you to
better understand the clinical implications of the diagnosis.
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Nearly 600 full-color, high-quality illustrations with extensive
figure legends, as well as abundant boxes and tables throughout.
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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.
What's NEW in this edition:
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Advances in molecular diagnostic testing and its capabilities and
limitations, including targeted/personalized medicine.
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New diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis,
newly described variants, and new histologic entities.
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The latest TNM staging and WHO classification systems.
