Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumors, 2-Volume Set with CD-ROMs

Up to date and comprehensive, the New Edition of Fletcher’s renowned Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumors provides you with today's best knowledge on the pathologic diagnosis of human tumors. This 3rd edition incorporates all of the latest ancillary diagnostic and prognostic techniques so you can effectively evaluate and confidently interpret suspected tumor specimens. Plus, more than 50 internationally recognized authorities and over 3,100 full-color illustrations provide you with an up-to-date account of tumor morphology, the application of modern diagnostic techniques (including molecular genetics), and key aspects of differential diagnosis.


Reviews

“An ideal resource for the busy surgical pathologist…an essential addition to the pathologist’s library…Should be kept adjacent to the microscope.” (NEJM)

Features

* Features over 3,000 high-quality full-color illustrations, providing visual guidance to each tumor or tumor-like entity.
* Presents correlations of gross appearances to microscopic findings for virtually every tumor type.
* Includes detailed discussions of differential diagnosis.
* Provides full coverage of all the latest classification schemes.

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What's New

* Incorporates the latest advances in molecular biology and immunohistochemistry throughout.
* Presents an increased focus on everyday diagnostic problems you are likely to encounter.
* Features extensively rewritten gynecology and hematology chapters.
* Uses additional diagnostic flow charts and summary tables for easy retrieval of information.
* Includes more differential diagnosis tables for better recognition and evaluation of similar looking entities.

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Contents

1 Introduction
2 Tumors of the heart and pericardium
3 Vascular tumors
4 Tumors of the upper respiratory tract
Part A Nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx
Part B Larynx and trachea
5 Tumors of the lung and pleura
6 Tumors of the oral cavity
7 Salivary gland tumors
8 Tumors of the esophagus and stomach
9 Tumors of the small and large intestines (including the anal region)
10 Tumors of the liver, gallbladder and biliary tree
11 Tumors of the exocrine pancreas
12 Tumors of the urinary tract
13 Tumors of the female genital tract
Part A Ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament
Part B Endometrium
Part C Tumors of the placenta and gestational trophoblastic diseases
Part D Myometrium
Part E Cervix
Part F Vagina
Part G Vulva
14 Tumors of the male genital tract
Part A Prostate and seminal vesicles
Part B Testicular neoplasms
Part C Tumors and tumorous conditions of penis
15 Tumors of the peritoneum
16 Tumors of the breast
17 Tumors of the pituitary gland
18 Tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid glands
19 Tumors of the adrenal glands
20 Tumors of the endocrine pancreas
21 Tumors of the lymphoreticular system
22 Tumors of the hemopoietic system
23 Tumors of the skin
24 Tumors of soft tissue
25 Tumors of the osteoarticular system
26 Tumors of the central nervous system
27 Tumors of peripheral nervous system
28 Tumors of the autonomic nervous system (including paraganglia)
29 Tumors of the eye and ocular adnexae
30 Tumors of the ear
31 Electron microscopy in tumor diagnosis
32 Application of modern techniques