Diagnostic Problems in Breast Pathology

Diagnostic Problems in Breast Pathology
ISBN-10
1416026126
ISBN-13
9781416026129
Category
Breast
Pages
369
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Author
Frederick C. Koerner

Description

This new text examines common as well as more difficult diagnostic problems encountered in today's field of breast pathology. The first part of each major section consists of a presentation of general concepts and a detailed description of the pathologic characteristics of specific lesions. Then it focuses on the differences between commonly confused entities and emphasizes pathologic findings to help you obtain the most accurate diagnosis. More than 1,000 illustrations-most in full color-present the key aspects of various diseases in real-life detail. As an Expert Consult title, it includes online access to the complete text of the book, fully searchable-along with all of the images downloadable for your personal use-at www.expertconsult.com. Features anytime, anywhere online access to the complete text of the book, fully searchable-as well as all of the images downloadable for your personal use-at www.expertconsult.com. Depicts the key aspects of various diseases in real-life detail through more than 1,000 full-color illustrations. Focuses on the distinction between benign and malignant lesions, the most crucial challenge faced by the surgical pathologist. Places a special emphasis on diagnostic pitfalls and differential diagnosis, to equip you with practical guidance and solutions in reporting difficult or problematic specimens. Integrates clinical, gross, microscopic, immunohistochemical, and molecular genetic features of breast tumors and related lesions. Emphasizes clinicopathologic and radiologic features and correlations, to enable you to diagnose surgical specimens in light of relevant clinical data. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

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