Biopsy Interpretation: Pediatric Lesions

By (author) Aliya N. Husain MD

Hardback - £160.00

Publication date:

05 June 2014

Length of book:

392 pages

Publisher

LWW

Dimensions:

229x152mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781451175332

Pathologists and pathology residents, look no further: Biopsy Interpretation: Pediatric Lesions is your practical, essential guide to pediatric biopsies. This how-to guide is the perfect bench reference for both the pediatric pathologist tasked with interpreting pediatric biopsies and the general surgical pathologist. Authored by a panel of top experts, the topics covered include a wide spectrum of diseases that afflict children, laying a comprehensive framework for diagnosing both the common and not-so-common diseases that can be identified by biopsy. If you’re a medical professional faced with the challenge of interpreting pediatric biopsies, this reference will prove indispensable to your day-to-day life.
Features:
  • High quality color photomicrographs to highlight key diagnostic features
  • Detailed illustrations complement text
  • Special diagnostic techniques specific to small patients
  • Chapters organized by organ system and include congenital, inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic lesions
  • Techniques include histochemical and immunohistochemical stains, electron microscopic examinations, and molecular tests
Your book purchase includes an eBook version, created for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, PC & Mac. This eBook features:
  • A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
  • Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
  • Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
  • Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
  • Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use
  • A 50 question test to reinforce key concepts
  • Over 140 bonus figures integrated throughout the content
'providing guidance to practicing pathologists in diagnosing small tissue samples from the pediatric population '
'provides key diagnostic features of the conditions encountered in pediatric patients, from newborns to adolescents '
'One of the most helpful features of the book is the use of beautifully organized tables that either provide side-by-side comparison of differential diagnosis , or provide information on grading in a quickly reviewable format '
' indispensable tool for any practicing pathologists who might encounter pediatric specimens with excellent quality images , well organized tables , beautiful illustrations , and high quality discussions of most pediatric conditions.'

Weighted Numerical Score: 93 - 4 Stars!
-Doodys Publishers' Club, Friday, April 4, 2014