Gleason Grading of Prostate Cancer A Contemporary Approach

by Amin, Mahul B.; Grignon, David; Humphrey, Peter A.; Srigley, John R.

• ISBN13: 9780781742795
• ISBN10: 078174279X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-09-17
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Featuring more than 300 full-color photomicrographs that represent the entire spectrum of the Gleason grading system, this atlas is the first comprehensive and definitive reference devoted to Gleason grading of prostate cancer. It is written by four eminent authorities in urologic pathology who bring their collective expertise and consensus opinion in Gleason grading. Illustrative case examples from the authors' collections highlight the pitfalls and problems of applying the Gleason grading system to contemporary techniques in pathology.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Background, Principles, and Overview of the Gleason System	p. 1
Contemporary Application of Gleason Grading in 18-Gauge Needle Biopsy, Transurethral Resection, and Radical Prostatectomy Specimens	p. 13
Introduction and Gleason Grade 1	p. 13
Gleason Grade 2	p. 16
Gleason Grade 3	p. 22
Gleason Grade 4	p. 33
Gleason Grade 5	p. 44
Combination of Gleason Grades	p. 50
Gleason Scoring in Unusual Situations	p. 60
Reproducibility of the Gleason System	p. 83
Clinical Significance of Gleason Grading	p. 93
Reporting of Prostate Carcinoma by the Gleason System	p. 101
Subject Index	p. 113
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