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Molecular Surgical Pathology provides a concise review of recent advancement of molecular pathology in each organ system. The text is intended as a "first knowledge base" in the rapidly evolving field of molecular pathology and is organized in a user friendly outline format. Each chapter is organ-based and covers important aspects of molecular pathology and its impact on our daily practice of surgical pathology. The topics presented herein constitute the fundamentals and core base of knowledge required for the daily practice of surgical pathology. This book focuses on the practical utilities of molecular techniques and molecular biomarkers in daily practice of surgical pathology. The emphasis is on the impact of molecular pathology for tumor classification, diagnosis and differential diagnosis as well as its implications for patient management and personalized care. Numerous tables, diagrams and color illustrations are included throughout. Molecular Surgical Pathology will prove a very useful resource for pathologists in training who are preparing for the Board and in-service examination. It will also be a unique and invaluable resource for medical oncologists, physicians, other medical professionals and basic research scientists with interest in molecular pathology of human cancers.

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PublisherSpringer New York

ISBN-101461448999

ISBN-139781461448990

eBay Product ID (ePID)117231109

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Number of PagesXi, 436 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMolecular Surgical Pathology

Publication Year2012

SubjectPathology, Surgery / General, Oncology, Laboratory Medicine

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorJohn N. Eble

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight381.5 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

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Dewey Edition23

ReviewsFrom the reviews: This book presents the fundamentals of molecular pathology as they relate to the daily practice of surgical pathology, with an emphasis on the impact of molecular pathology on tumor classification. â€¦ Designed primarily for practicing pathologists and pathologists in training, the book also is intended to be helpful to medical oncologists and other physicians. â€¦ an excellent reference for both practicing surgical pathologists and residents. â€¦ a perfect tool to use not only in daily practice, but in preparing for the resident in-service exam. (Regina M. Plummer, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013), From the reviews: "This book presents the fundamentals of molecular pathology as they relate to the daily practice of surgical pathology, with an emphasis on the impact of molecular pathology on tumor classification. ... Designed primarily for practicing pathologists and pathologists in training, the book also is intended to be helpful to medical oncologists and other physicians. ... an excellent reference for both practicing surgical pathologists and residents. ... a perfect tool to use not only in daily practice, but in preparing for the resident in-service exam." (Regina M. Plummer, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013), From the reviews:This book presents the fundamentals of molecular pathology as they relate to the daily practice of surgical pathology, with an emphasis on the impact of molecular pathology on tumor classification. â€¦ Designed primarily for practicing pathologists and pathologists in training, the book also is intended to be helpful to medical oncologists and other physicians. â€¦ an excellent reference for both practicing surgical pathologists and residents. â€¦ a perfect tool to use not only in daily practice, but in preparing for the resident in-service exam. (Regina M. Plummer, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013)

Target AudienceScholarly & Professional

Number of Volumes1 Vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal617.07

Lc Classification NumberRb1-214

Table of ContentChapter 1. Molecular Pathology of Colorectal Cancer Fred T Bosman, MD Chapter 2. Molecular Pathology of Pancreatic Cancer Laura D Wood, N Volkan Adsay, Ralph H Hruban Chapter 3. Molecular Pathology of Liver Tumors Thomas Longerich MD, Kai Breuhahn MD, Peter Schirmacher MD Chapter 4. Molecular Pathology of Gallbladder Cancer Juan Carlos Roa MD, Volkan Adsay MD Chapter 5. Molecular Pathology of Lung Cancers Lynette M. Sholl, MD and Neal I. Lindeman, MD Chapter 6. Molecular Pathology of Breast Cancer Alejandro Ariel Gru, MD and Donald Craig Allred, MD Chapter 7. Molecular Pathology of Ovarian Cancer Kruti P Maniar, MD, Ie-Ming Shih, MD, PhD, Robert J Kurman, MD Chapter 8. Molecular Pathology of Endometrial Cancer Xavier Matias-Guiu, MD, PhD & Jaime Prat, MD, PhD, FRCPath Chapter 9. Molecular Pathology of Kidney Tumors Sean R. Williamson, MD, John N. Eble, MD, MBA, Liang Cheng, MD Chapter 10. Molecular Pathology of Prostate Cancer Bora Gurel, Riley E. Alexander, Liang Cheng, Angelo M. De Marzo Chapter 11. Molecular Pathology of Urinary Bladder Cancer George J Netto, MD and Liang Cheng, MD Chapter 12. Molecular Pathology of Testicular Cancer Katharina Biermann, MD, PhD, Leendert H.J. Looijenga, PhD Chapter 13. Molecular Pathology of Cutaneous Melanoma and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Andrea Saggini, MD; Boris Bastian, MD Chapter 14. Molecular Pathology of Head and Neck Cancer Audrey P Calzada, MD; Maie A St. John, MD, PhD; Elliot Abemayor, MD, PhD; David TW Wong, DMD, DMSc Chapter 15. Molecular Pathology of Soft Tissue and Bone Tumors Neal I. Lindeman, MD and Paola Dal Cin, PhD Chapter 16. Molecular Pathology of the Central Nervous System Brent T. Harris, MD, PhD AND Eyas M. Hattab, MD Chapter 17. Molecular Pathology of Endocrine Cancers Ricardo V. Lloyd, MD, PhD; Long Jin, MD; Darya Buehler, MD, Heather Hardin, MA, Weihua Shan, PhD