- Groups lesions according to their histologic patterns and then points out the characteristics that distinguish one type of lesion from another
- Provides up-to-date discussions of core-needle biopsy, molecular pathology, and genetics that are most relevant to daily practice
- Contains more than 600 images that highlight key diagnostic features, as well as additional images online
- Emphasizes the role of adjunctive studies in solving diagnostic problems wherever appropriate, highlights areas of controversy and unresolved issues, and offers pragmatic recommendations in areas where evidence-based diagnostic criteria are lacking
- Reflects the preferred WHO nomenclature and diagnostic criteria