HISTOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY PUBLICATIONS

Breast Cytopathology by Syed Z. Ali, and Anil V. Parwani Softcover - 250 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# DA-HPA7 $ 88.15 BUY Published:  2008   ISBN:  9780387715940

• Published in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series
• Designed to be concise and easy to use
• Fits in lab coat pocket
• Site specific
• Majority of illustrations are in four colour
• Illustration oriented accompanied by text in outline format

Breast Cytopathology by Syed Ali, MD and Anil Parwani, MD will fulfill the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of breast cytopathology. This volume, part of the Essentials in Cytopathology book series, fits into the lab coat pocket and is ideal for portability and quick reference. Each volume in the series is heavily illustrated with a full color art program, while the text follows a user-friendly outline format.

Contents:
Introduction and Technical Aspects. Non-Neoplastic and Proliferative Lesions. Benign and Borderline
Tumors. Primary Malignant Tumors. Metastatic and Secondary Tumors. Breast Ductal Lavage. Index.

Neuropathology Review and CD-ROM by Richard Prayson Hardcover - 252 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# DA-HPA8 $131.75 BUY Published:  2008   ISBN:  9781588298959

• Updated to reflect the newest information and ideas in this constantly changing field
• Includes many new questions and answers
• Provided with a CD containing color versions of all the book's images

The scope of neuropathology continues to expand, as evidenced by increasing numbers of multivolume and specialty texts, which have been published in recent years. For those in the neuroscience disciplines, the ever increasing amount of information one needs to assimilate and master can be challenging and even at times daunting. As with the first edition, this second edition of Neuropathology
Review summarizes, in outline form, the essentials of neuropathology. The objective is twofold: 1) to provide an overview of neuropathology for those initially encountering the discipline and, 2) to provide a framework for review for those preparing for in-service and board examinations in the disciplines of neurology, neurosurgery and pathology, which require some knowledge of neuropathology.

The volume is conveniently divided into three sections. The first part presents, in outline form, basic updated information on the spectrum of neurologic-related disease. The second part presents pertinent pictoral examples of a spectrum of neuropathologic conditions in a question format with answers and brief explanation provided. The final section includes a series of written questions with provided
answers and explanations in order to review the material presented in the first section of the text. New questions have been added to the bank of questions previously published in the first addition.

Additionally, a CD that contains a color version of all the images in this text is included. Comprehensive and timely, Neuropathology Review is an essential reference for neuropathology residents and fellows, pathology residents, neurology residents, and medical library students.

Contents:
Normal histology. Vascular lesions. Tumors. Trauma. Congenital malformations, perinatal disease and phacomatoses. Demyelinating and dysmyelinating diseases. Metabolic and toxic diseases. Degenerative disease. Infection. Skeletal muscle. Peripheral nerve. Figures with questions. Answers to figures with
questions. Written self-assessment questions. Answers to written self-assessment questions.

The Practice of Surgical Pathology, A Beginner's Guide to the Diagnostic Process by Diana Weedman Molavi Hardcover - 330 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# DA-HPA9 $131.75 BUY Published:  2008   ISBN:  9780387744858

• Each chapter can be reviewed in less than 20 minutes
• Conversational style
• Written for the pathologist-in-training
• Completely illustrated in color

In pathology education within North America, there exists a wide gap in the pedagogy between medical school and residency. Unlike other medical disciplines, in which the skills of history-taking, physical examination, and assessment are nurtured from the first year of medical school, the practice of pathology bears little resemblance to the visual gallery of pattern recognition that is second-year medical school pathology. Few medical schools have required clinical rotations in pathology, and many electives remain limited in scope and participation. The pathology intern often comes into residency painfully unprepared.

The Practice of Surgical Pathology: A Beginner’s Guide to the Diagnostic Process lays the foundation of practical pathology and provides a scaffold on which to build a knowledge base. It includes basic introductory material and progresses through each organ system. Within each chapter, there is a brief review of salient normal histology, a discussion of typical specimen types, a strategic approach to the
specimen with a list of what to look for, and a discussion of how the multitude of different diagnoses relate to each other.

Contents:
Use of the microscope. Descriptive terms in anatomic pathology. Infection and inflammation. Interpreting the complex epithelium. 'Ditzels'. Esophagus. Stomach. Colon. Liver. Pancreas. Prostate. Bladder. Kidney. Testes. Ovary. Cervix. Endometrium. Placenta. Breast. Bone Marrow. Lymph Node.
Lungs. Thyroid. Neuroendocrine Neoplasms. Salivary Glands. Brain. Skin. Soft Tissue. Immunos. Index.

Dermatopathology: Diagnosis by First Impression by Christine J. Ko, and Ronald J. Barr Hardcover -  288 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# JW-HPA1 $108.20 BUY Published:  2008   ISBN:  9781405177344

The purpose of this book is to focus on a selection of commonly tested entities, showing low to high power views. Major differences among diagnoses that are sometimes confused are emphasized on “Key Differences” pages. As a picture is worth a thousand words, text is kept to a minimum. This book is not meant to replace major textbooks of dermatopathology. Due to space considerations, the atlas is not comprehensive, and the lists of differential diagnoses in the Appendix are incomplete. Ultimately the book should be used as a companion to dermatopathology textbooks and as a pictorial reference/study tool, given that this approach is utilized by the experienced dermatopathologist when constructing examination questions. Often the major distractors are based on gestalt rather than etiology or conventional classifications. It is often the look-a-likes that are the most deceptive even though they have no obvious relationship to the correct diagnosis. This book will also be helpful to the dermatopathology novice as it introduces a simple and effective way to approach a slide.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. Shape on Low Power

Polypoid
Square/rectangular
Regular acanthosis
Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia above abscesses
Proliferation downward from epidermis
Central pore
Palisading reactions
Space with a lining
Cords and tubules
Papillated dermal tumor
Circular dermal islands
(Suggestion of) vessels

Chapter 2. Top–Down

Hyperkeratosis
Parakeratosis
Upper epidermal changes
Acantholysis
Eosinophilic spongiosis
Subepidermal space/cleft
Perivascular infiltrate
Band-like upper dermal infiltrate
Interface reaction
Dermal material
Change in fat

Chapter 3. Cell Type

Clear
Melanocytic
Spindle
Giant

Chapter 4. Color Blue

Blue tumor
Blue infiltrate
Mucin and glands or ducts
Mucin

Chapter 5. Color Pink

Pink material
Pink dermis
Epidermal necrosis

Chapter 6. Appendix by Pattern

Chapter 7. Index by Histological Category

Diagnostic Criteria Handbook in Histopathology: A Surgical Pathology Vade Mecum by Paul. J Tadrous Hardcover - 448 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# JW-HPA2 $128.20 BUY Published:  2008   ISBN:  9780470519035

The Diagnostic Criteria Handbook is designed to help jobbing histopathologists jog their memory and get through more workload in any working day. Rapid access is facilitated by a bullet-point, tabular and diagrammatic style, as well as by handy anatomical diagrams, guidance on the ‘Cut-Up’ with emphasis on core ‘datasets’ and by a special index for frozen section advice, grading systems and scoring systems. The book provides, where useful, differential diagnosis lists and presents diagnostically helpful molecular and immunohistochemical findings. Information is kept up-to-date on a dedicated website www.pathbook.com.

The Diagnostic Criteria Handbook in Histopathology is not designed to be an “exam cram” and neither will it serve as a basic text for beginners. Trainees, however, will still benefit from the shear breadth of topics covered in this one small volume: from lab management and lab methods, to autopsy practice, cytology and all sub-specialties in surgical pathology. A chapter on exam technique and mnemonics makes the book also an essential companion for those revising for professional exams.

So why clutter your precious desk space with multiple sets of heavy two-volume reference works? Give this handy Vade Mecum a place next to your microscope and see how much time you could save!

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations & Symbols
General Bibliography & Suggested Reading
Index to Grading & Classification Systems
Frozen Section Index


1. Advice for Exam Candidates
2. Histological Techniques
3. Laboratory Management
4. Cut-Up and Reporting Guidelines
5. Paediatric & Placental
6. Vascular
7. Heart
8. Respiratory & Mediastinum
9. Bone Marrow
10. Lymphoreticular
11. Alimentary Tract
12. Liver, Biliary Tract & Pancreas
13. Central Nervous System & Skeletal Muscle
14. Eye & Ear
15. Renal Medicine
16. Urological
17. Gynaecological
18. Breast
19. Endocrine
20. Skin
21. Soft Tissues
22. Osteoarticular
23. Infection & Immunity
24. Cytopathology
25. Autopsy

Index

Functional Histology by Jeffrey B. Kerr Softcover - 416 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-HPA4 $ 91.80 BUY Published:  2008   ISBN:  9780729538374

The study of histology requires that students be able to recognise structures within cells and tissues at varying levels of magnification, and understand their function within the human body. Since histology is a visual subject, high quality images of cells and tissues are vital as a component of course material. In this book, concise text relates the structures seen in the images to biological function, and integrates clinical relevance by describing how the histology of tissues is affected in abnormal conditions.

The book will enable the reader to critically evaluate the microscopic structures of tissues and organs and to recognize the association between morphology and cell activity with:

• Introductory text at the beginning of each chapter summarising the key aspects of morphology
• A "Macro to Micro" approach, with low magnifications of organs or tissues that enable better appreciation of the relevance of higher magnification images
• Images and artworks integrated into the text

Additionally this text reproduces in print format, histologic images that come closer to what is seen down the microscope than any other book. This has been achieved through painstaking preparation of original slides and editing to colour correct where necessary.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

The aim of the new edition is to produce the most visually stunning text-atlas of histology on the market. The first edition will be enhanced by the following

Chapter 1: The Cell, completely revised and expanded to review all the basic concepts of cell biology as it relates to tissue structure and function
A new Chapter : Origin of Primary Tissues
Expanded Self-Assessment section to include more 'lookalike' tests on a CD or related website. Will include further reading
Many more high quality electron micrographs showing cell ultrastructure
A technical preface that explains the different types of staining techniques and the difference between electron and light microscopy
Magnification bars and staining information against every micrograph
Learning objectives at the beginning of every chapter and highlighted key terms
A CD-ROM or related website that includes additional 'lookalike' Q&As
All chapters revised and updated; updated clinical notes
300 + new images
New design - A4 double column; figures integrated in text; new artwork
Many new immunofluorescence images

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Feature: Over 700 superb quality colour micrograph and electron micrographs; Benefit: teach students the appearance of tissues they will see down the microscope and be tested on in exams

Feature: Detailed text and captions relating form to function; Benefit: enable students to relate the microscopic appearance of tissues (structure) to what those tissues do (function) and, by extension, what happens to those tissues when they become diseased (pathology);

Feature: Clinical correlations integrated throughout the text; Benefit: demonstrates to students that histology is not a science divorced from medicine!

Feature: Self-assessment 'lookalike' questions; Benefit prepare the students for exams by getting them to distinguish between tissues that mimic each other.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction

The Cell
Origin of Primary Tissue Types
Blood
Epithelium
Connective or Supporting Tissue
Muscle
Nervous System
Circulatory System
Skin
Skeletal Tissues
Immune System
Respiratory System
Oral and Salivary Tissues
Gastrointestinal Tract
Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas
Urinary System
Endocrine System
Female Reproductive System
Male Reproductive System
Special Senses
Index

Histology: An Identification Manual by Robert Tallitsch Softcover - 320 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-HPA5 $ 54.55 BUY Published:  2008   ISBN:  9780323049559

This brand-new, user-friendly text takes you effortlessly through the step-by-step process you need to accurately distinguish the various components of each and every tissue, organ, and system under consideration. Each chapter contains a “commonly misdiagnosed” section to help you avoid the usual pitfalls in identification and a logic tree maps out the questions you should be asking yourself as you go through the identification process. A clear page design, concise text, and practical binding make this resource an indispensable friend in the lab. It’s almost like having your own personal histology instructor at your side.

• Step-by-step guidance instructs you on when to use a low magnification or high magnification objective to accurately identify a structure.
• Large format micrographs accompanied by pen and ink drawings help you focus on the parts of the micrograph you should be assessing.
• A “commonly misdiagnosed” section at the end of each chapter helps you avoid common pitfalls.
• An appendix on techniques and stain procedures offers guidance on practical matters in the lab.
• Logic trees at the end of every chapter walk you through the steps of identification and promote logical thinking.
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Pulmonary Pathology by Dani Zander, and Carol Farver Hardcover - 852 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-HPA6 $167.25 BUY Published:  2008   ISBN:  9780443067419

This volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series packs today's most essential pulmonary pathology into a compact, high-yield format! It covers both common and rare neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the lung and pleura and focuses primarily on diagnosis with correlations to clinical and radiographic characteristics. Its pragmatic, well-organized approach, abundant full-color illustrations, and at-a-glance boxes and tables make the information you need easy to access. Practical and affordable, this resource is ideal for study and review as well as everyday clinical practice.

• Detailed discussions on today’s technologies help you select the best test for case evaluation.
• Chapters devoted to the techniques used in the assessment of pulmonary diseases, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescnece, and certain clinical laboratory tests offer you a better understanding of techniques and their application for the diagnosis of lung disease.
• Internationally recognized pathologists convey the most current information, keeping you on the cusp of your field.
• More than 800 photomicrographs and gross photographs - most in full color - present important pathologic features, enabling you to form a differential diagnosis and compare your findings with actual cases.
• Uses a consistent, user-friendly format, including at-a-glance boxes and tables for easy reference.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Normal Anatomy, Tissue Artifacts, and Incidental Structures
Chapter 2. The Uses and Abuses of the Lung Biopsy
Chapter 3. A Pattern-Based Approach to Diagnosis
Chapter 4. Congenital, Developmental, and Inherited Disorders
Chapter 5. Acquired Non-neoplastic Neonatal and Pediatric Disorders
Chapter 6. Lung Neoplasms in Infants and Children
Chapter 7. Vascular Diseases
Chapter 8. Vasculitides and Other Causes of Pulmonary Hemorrhage
Chapter 9. Acute Lung Injury
Chapter 10. Bacterial Diseases
Chapter 11. Mycobacterial Diseases
Chapter 12. Fungal Diseases
Chapter 13. Viral Diseases
Chapter 14. Human Parasitic Pulmonary Infections
Chapter 15. Chlamydial, Mycoplasmal, Rickettsial, and Ehrlichial Diseases
Chapter 16. Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias
Chapter 17. Other Interstitial Lung Diseases
Chapter 18. Environmental and Toxin Induced Lung Diseases
Chapter 19. Drug Reactions and Other Iatrogenic Pulmonary Diseases
Chapter 20. Emphysema and Diseases of Large Airways
Chapter 21. Diseases of Small Airways
Chapter 22. Lymphoid Lesions of the Lung
Chapter 23. Histiocytic and Dendritic Cell Lesions of the Lung
Chapter 24. Transplantation Related Lung Pathology
Chapter 25. Other Non-Neoplastic Focal Lesions, Pseudotumors, Inclusions and Depositions
Chapter 26. Usual Lung Cancers
Chapter 27. Neuroendocrine Neoplasms
Chapter 28. Unusual Primary Malignant Lung Neoplasms
Chapter 29. Pulmonary Involvement by Extrapulmonary Neoplasms
Chapter 30. Pulmonary Processes of Indeterminate Malignant Potential
Chapter 31. Precursors of Malignancy
Chapter 32. Benign Neoplasms of the Lungs
Chapter 33. Primary Pleural Neoplasms
Chapter 34. Pleural Involvement by Extrapleural Neoplasms
Chapter 35. Inflammatory and Fibrosing Pleural Processes
Chapter 36. Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Chapter 37. Respiratory Cytology
Chapter 38. Techniques and Applications to the Diagnosis of Lung Diseases: Immunohistochemistry
Chapter 39. Techniques and Applications to the Diagnosis of Lung Diseases: Immunofluorescence
Chapter 40. Laboratory Diagnosis of Lung Diseases: Immunologic Tests

Atlas of Gynecologic Surgical Pathology by Philip Clement, and Robert Young Hardcover - 516 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-HPA7 $269.10 BUY Published:  2008   ISBN:  9781416029724

Full of stunning color photographs, this authoritative reference provides practical, easy-to-use guidance on the histopathologic diagnosis of gynecologic lesions. Written by world-renowned experts, this visual resource clearly describes the cardinal clinical, gross, and microscopic features of each lesion, as well as the staging system for tumors at each site. Clinical correlations of surgical pathology, clinical data, and immunohistochemical data help you to weigh all of the available evidence to form the most decisive diagnoses. Never has it been easier to perform state-of-the-art gynecologic diagnosis right at your own microscope.

• Internationally recognized experts in gynecologic pathology provide you with the know-how you need to overcome virtually any diagnostic challenge you face.
• Approximately 1000 high-quality, full-color illustrations - 50% more than in the previous edition - help you rapidly and accurately identify gynecologic tumors and related lesions.
• A consistent approach to every entity discussed, including definition, clinical features, gross features, microscopic features, and differential diagnoses, expedites reference.
• Comprehensive coverage of pitfalls helps you avoid diagnostic errors.
• Extensive tables listing possible differential diagnoses of each tumor and tumor-like entity identify the key points to be considered in problem areas.

Table of Contents:

Preface
1. Nonneoplastic Lesions and Benign Tumors of the Vulva
2. Malignant Tumors of the Vulva
3. The Vagina
4. Tumor-Like Lesions and Benign Epithelial Tumors of the Uterine Cervix
5. Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix and its Precursors
6. Adenocarcinomas of the Cervix, Related Tumors, and their Precursors
7. Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Uterine Corpus
8. Endometrial Hyperplasia and Carcinoma
9. Mesenchymal and Mixed Epithelial–Mesenchymal Tumors of the Uterine Corpus and Cervix
10. Trophoblastic Lesions, Miscellaneous Primary Uterine Neoplasms, Hematopoietic Neoplasms, and Metastatic Neoplasms to the Uterus
11. The Fallopian Tube and Broad Ligament
12. Tumor-Like Lesions of the Ovary
13. Surface Epithelial–Stromal Tumors: General Features, Serous Tumors, and Mucinous Tumors
14. Surface Epithelial–Stromal Tumors: Endometrioid, Clear Cell, Transitional, Squanous, Undifferentiated, Rare, and Mixed Cell Types
15. Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary
16. Sex Cord–Stromal and Steroid Cell Tumors
17. Miscellaneous Primary Ovarian Tumors
18. Metastatic Tumors of the Ovary (including Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hematolymphoid Neoplasm, and Tumors with Functioning Stroma)
19. Pathology of Endometriosis and Lesions of the Secondary Müllerian System
20. Tumor-Like Lesions and Tumors of the Peritoneum (excluding Müllerian Lesions)
Index

Fundamentals of Pap Test Cytology by Rana S. Hoda Softcover - 238 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# DA-HPA4 $104.50 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9781588297686

Fundamentals of Pap Test Cytology is intended as a practical primer on the Pap test. Using bold text, tables, and highlighted areas, this book offers readers a user-friendly text on Pap test fundamentals so readers may find specific information effortlessly. This book begins with a basic dictionary of terms, principles, and anatomy before detailing such issues as the Bethesda System, liquid-based and physiological cytology, reactive changes, human papillomavirus, and atypical squamous cells. The authors also discuss low-grade and high-grade squamous intra-epithelial lesions, invasive squamous carcinoma, endocervical and endometrial lesions, metastatic tumors, therapy-related changes, and the newest techniques in screening and managing Pap tests. Fundamentals of Pap Test Cytology will be an incredibly useful tool for cytotechnologists and cytopathologists, as well as those in training. Readers preparing for various proficiency and licensing examinations will also find helpful information throughout this volume.

Contents: A Short Dictionary of the Pap Test. Chapter 2. Analogies in the Pap Test: Of "Corn Flakes" and "Raisins". Chapter 3. Basic Cytology Principles. Chapter 4. Basic Anatomy and Cytology of the Female Genital Tract. Chapter 5. The Bethesda System. Chapter 6. Liquid-Based Preparations. Chapter 7. Physiological Cytology. Chapter 8. Reactive Changes and Organisms. Chapter 9. Human Papillomavirus in Cervical Carcinogenesis. Chapter 10. Atypical Squamous Cells. Chapter 11. Low-Grade Squamous Intra-Epithelial Lesion. Chapter 12. High-Grade Squamous Intra-Epithelial Lesion. Chapter 13. Invasive Squamous Carcinoma. Chapter 14. Endocervical Lesions. Chapter 15. Endometrial Lesions. Chapter 16. Metastatic Tumors. Chapter 17. Therapy-Related Changes. Chapter 18. Artifacts, Contaminants, and Incidental Findings. Chapter 19. Screening and Management Guidelines of Pap Test and Newer Techniques. Appendices. Index.

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology by Mary K. Sidawy, and Syed Z. Ali Softcover - 376 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-HPA8 $198.20 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9780443067310

Expansively illustrated, this volume in the "Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology" series encompasses aspiration cytopathology of all major body sites. Experts in the field provide you with a clear, concise, and practical diagnostic approach to the challenges you face every day. Color photomicrographs provide a visual image of individual lesions, to make learning quick and easy. The consistent, convenient format provides quick, at-a-glance reference, making it an excellent resource not only for the pathologists-in-training but for those in practice as well.

• Uses highly templated chapters to make key information easy to find.
• Incorporates carefully selected high-quality, full-color images.
• Covers aspiration cytopathology of all major body sites.
• Includes contributions from the world's preeminent cytopathologists.

Table of Contents:

1. Salivary Glands
2. Thyroid
3. Lymph Nodes
4. Soft Tissues
5. Breast
6. Lung
7. Mediastinum
8. Liver
9. Pancreas
10. Kidney and Adrenals

Crib Death Sudden Unexplained Death of Infants - The Pathologist's Viewpoint by Giulia Ottaviani Hardcover -  160 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# DA-HPA5 $112.70 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9783540493709

• Based on a large number of cases
• Valuable help in recognizing pathological structures
• Provides a standardized autopsy protocol to be applied to all cases

Crib death (SIDS) is the most frequent cause of death for infants during the first year, striking one out of every 700-1,000. Scarce knowledge in the field of SIDS and its pathology has led to a continued and growing concern with finding an explanation, with the goal of being able to either predict or quickly diagnose the infant or term fetus.

A systematic study of the autonomic nervous system and cardiac system has been performed on a large number of infants and fetuses who died suddenly and unexpectedly, as well as in age-matched control cases. The neurological and cardiac findings are described here, and the relationship between SIDS and unexplained fetal death is discussed.

This book helps pathologists, forensic pathologists, pediatricians, obstetrics, and neonatologists in recognizing all potential morphological substrata. It puts forward a well-researched postmortem study for use in a standardized autopsy protocol for use in all cases of sudden unexpected infant and fetal death.

Contents:
Introduction and Aims. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Sudden Intrauterine Unexplained Death (SIUD). Cardiac Conduction System (CCS). Central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. Material and Methods: Clinical and Pathological Information Form. Post Mortem Regulation on SIDS. Necropsy Procedures. Cardiac Sampling and Study of the Conduction System. Brainstem Sampling and Inherent Techniques. Study of the Carotid Bifurcation, Ganglia and Paraganglia. Lung: Evaluation of the Development Stage. Immunohistochemistry and Other Techniques. Cases Analyzed. Statistical Analysis. Results: Epidemiological Results. Cardiac Conduction Findings. Central Autonomic Nervous System Findings. Peripheral Autonomic Nervous System Findings. Discussion: Cardiac Conduction Pathology. Neuropathology. Conclusion.

Practical Handbook of Laboratory Hemostasis for Pathologists by Sterling T. Bennett, Christopher M. Lehman, and George M. Rodgers Softcover - 364 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# DA-HPA6 $104.50 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9780387368382

• Handbook format
• Quick reference
• Useful for board exam review or targeted questions

Coagulation testing is the basis for the diagnosis of bleeding and thrombotic disorders, as well as the mainstay of anti-coagulant monitoring and management. The laboratory director requires significant expertise to manage the coagulation laboratory. This expertise includes the selection, validation and harmonization of analyzer/reagent combinations across health care organizations that often include physician offices, point of care testing, hospital laboratories and shared core laboratories.

Pathologists are often responsible for managing a healthcare system’s coagulation testing, yet the basics of managing a coagulation laboratory are inadequately addressed in many, if not most, pathology residency training programs. In addition, there is no textbook to which residents or practicing pathologists can refer for assistance. The same can be said for medical technologists or non-pathologist clinicians who find themselves in charge of a coagulation laboratory.

This handbook will address the need among practicing pathologists, laboratory supervisors/managers, pathology trainees and clinicians for a straightforward reference for managing a hemostasis laboratory and coordinating testing across multiple locations and technologies. The handbook format will allow quick reference to specific topics and be useful for answering specific questions or for Board exam review. The full spectrum of coagulation testing, basics of methodology and instrumentation, and the responsibilities of the laboratory director will be covered.

Contents:
Role and Responsibilities of the Laboratory Director. Collection of Coagulation Specimens. Instrumentation for the Coagulation Laboratory. Validation of Coagulation Assays, Instruments and Reagents. Hemostasis Screening Assays. Testing for Inherited Bleeding Disorders. Testing for Acquired Platelet Disorders. Acquired Coagulation Disorders and TTP. Testing for Inherited and Acquired Thrombotic Disorders. Monitoring of Anticoagulant Therapy.  Coagulation Testing and Transfusion Medicine. Index.

Essentials of Diagnostic Breast Pathology by Farid Moinfar Hardcover - 496 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# DA-HPA1 $359.95 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9783540451174

This abundantly illustrated reference work focuses on the essential information needed by pathologists in order to interpret breast lesions (tumors) appropriately. Particular attention is paid to the diagnostic criteria with systematic analysis of differential diagnoses.

• Abundantly illustrated with high quality digital photographs
• Structured presentation facilitates navigation and quick retrieval of information
• Essential information and diagnostic criteria and pitfalls
• Practical guidelines for surgical pathologists, oncologists and surgeons

Value and limitations of immunohistochemistry as a diagnostic adjunct are demonstrated as well. Using a systematic approach, this book contains the fundamental information required to avoid misinterpreting breast lesions and thus the under or over-treatment of patients.

Contents:
Normal Breast - Specimen Processing - Fibrocystic Changes and Duct Ectasia.- Adenosis – Radial
Scar/Complex Sclerosing Lesion - Collagenous Spherulosis - Intraductal Proliferative Lesions - Intraductal Papillary Neoplasms - Lobular Intraepithelial Neoplasia (LIN) - Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (NOS-Type) - Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) - Special Types of Breast Carcinomas - Biphasic Tumors - Diseases of the Nipple - Male Breast Lesions - Mesenchymal Lesions/Tumors - Myoepithelial Lesions/Neoplasms - Miscellaneous Lesions - Cythopathology of Benign and Malignant Lesions - (Selected Topics) - Immunohistochemistry (Selected Topics).

Cancer Grading Manual by Ivan Damjanov, and Fang Fan Softcover - 126 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# DA-HPA2 $131.75 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:   978038733750

Cancer Grading Manual addresses all histopathologic aspects of tumor pathology essential for grading of tumors. It discusses the history and basic tenets of tumor grading; principles of microscopic grading of tumors; ancillary methods currently used to improve tumor grading; and new techniques used in evaluating tumors and formulating prognosis. It is designed to be a practice-oriented, concise and well-illustrated resource for diagnostic surgical pathologists and pathology residents.

• Well-illustrated (208 illustrations in color)
• Concise and Practice-Oriented Manual on Microscopic Grading of Tumors
• Focuses on Common Tumors

The manual is organized by specific organ systems. Each chapter begins with an introduction and
describes in detail the optimal and most widely used system for grading common tumors.

Contents:
Preface - History and General Aspects of Tumor Grading - Tumors of the Mouth, Pharynx, Nose and
Paranasal Sinuses - Tumors of the Salivary Glands - Tumors of the Larynx and Hypopharynx - Tumors of the Lungs and Pleura - Tumors of the Thymus - Tumors of the Digestive System - Tumors of the Endocrine System - Tumors of the Kidney and Male Urogenital System - Tumors of the Female Genital Organs - Tumors of the Breast - Tumors of the Lymphoid and Hematopoietic Systems - Tumors of the Musculoskeletal System - Tumors of the Skin - Tumors of the Central Nervous System - Index.

Color Atlas of Gross Placental Pathology by Cynthis G. Kaplan Hardcover - 128 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# DA-HPA3 $240.85 BUY Published:  2007    ISBN:  9780387338422

Careful evaluation of the placenta can often give much insight into disorders of pregnancy in the mother and fetus. The techniques of gross placental examination are not difficult, but a systematic approach is necessary to be complete. Color Atlas of Gross Placental Pathology, Second Edition is designed to aid in the careful and thorough gross examination of the placenta by providing an illustrated manual of examination that includes normal variations, abnormal findings, as well as unusual pathology.

• Concise text and clear illustrations
• Rapid reference for pathologists

'...this atlas contains a wealth of important information for pathologists examining the placenta and provides superb illustrations. This atlas is highly recommended for all those engaged in pathologic examination of the placenta.' - Archives of Pathology &; Laboratory Medicine 'The quality of any atlas depends on clear and appropriate illustrations and concise text in a format that allows for rapid identification of specific entities. This atlas has both. The quality of the illustrations is top rate.' - American Journal of Surgical Pathology

Contents:
Dedication - Acknowledgments - Preface to the 1st edition - Preface to the 2nd edition - Examination procedures - Basic Placental Anatomy and Development - Umbilical cord - Fetal membranes and Surface - Lesions of the Villous Tissue - Multiple gestations - Sample report forms - Normal values - Index.