Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology, 2nd Edition, by Paolo Gattuso, MD, Vijaya B. Reddy, MD, Odile David, MD, and Daniel J. Spitz, MD, is skillfully designed to help you confidently sign out your most complex and challenging cases. Covering a complete range of tumors and tumor-like conditions in all organ systems, it provides a user-friendly road map to the main criteria you should consider in order to differentiate between a variety of potential diagnoses that all have a very similar appearance. Over 1,350 new full-color macro- and microphotographs provide a realistic basis for comparison to what you see under the microscope. Quick checklists cover all diagnostic possibilities to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. A concise, bulleted textual format facilitates quick retrieval of essential facts. A consistent approach to diagnosis and interpretation expedites reference. Coverage of all relevant ancillary diagnostic techniques addresses all of the investigative contexts needed to formulate an accurate diagnosis. Expert "pearls" offer practical tips on what diagnostic criteria to consider or exclude. A comprehensive, yet manageable size allows for quick consultation. Over 1,350 new full-color macro- and microphotographs provide a realistic basis for comparison to what you see under the microscope. Immunohistochemical and molecular techniques throughout enable you to review all of the latest diagnostic considerations in one place. Expanded coverage of non-neoplastic entities assists you in recognizing benign lesions that may mimic the appearance and characteristics of malignant ones. Extensive updates include the latest classification schemes and relevant diagnostic techniques. A brand-new, color-coded layout highlights key points more clearly and helps you turn to the sections you need more speedily.
This comprehensive guide helps you make informed decisions for even your most complex and challenging cases, presenting a comprehensive differential diagnosis list and comparisons for every entity discussed.
By presenting material according to the way pathologists actually work, this user-friendly volume helps you quickly differentiate commonly confused entities that have overlapping morphologic features.
Confidently sign out your most complex and challenging cases with the updated edition of Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology.
To help in these scenarios this book will be arranged according to the most common differential diagnoses in cytopathology and describe the lesions side by side for easy comparison.
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For a concise, image-heavy guide to making accurate diagnoses from a range of cytopathology specimens, choose Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology: Cytopathology, the latest addition to the renowned series.
This innovative book covers over 175 differential diagnoses, ranging from the most common in surgical urologic pathology to select disorders that are less frequently seen.
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