Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology

Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology presents comprehensive guidance on every aspect of the field. The New Edition of this two-volume masterwork retains the practical approach that has earned it a loyal following and widespread critical acclaim. At the same time, it delivers expanded and updated content on molecular pathology, immunohistochemical markers, and cytopathological diagnosis. What's more, this definitive reference is now illustrated in full color throughout! Virtually all of its more than 3,900 illustrations are now in full color, providing unprecedented diagnostic assistance. A bonus CD-ROM delivers all of the book's illustrations in digital format. Uses a consistent, clinically oriented structure for each organ system chapter, describing anatomy · congenital anomalies · inflammatory disorders · and benign and malignant neoplasms, and then exploring clinical presentation · gross and microscopic features · ultrastructural and immunohistochemical findings · differential diagnosis · therapy · and prognosis for virtually every tumor type. Contains over 3,900 outstanding illustrations from Dr. Rosai's vast personal collection-nearly all in full color for the first time. Presents hundreds of diagnostic pearls detailing Dr. Rosai's expert observations on what to look for when examining a slide of each disease, what to be careful about, and which presentations can be misleading. Presents valuable appendices on tumor staging, quality control procedures, and the handling of gross specimens. Incorporates all of the major genetic molecular alterations that have recently been described in various types of tumors, especially those of clinical significance Delivers greatly expanded or rewritten information on immunohistochemical and genetic features. Provides a new chapter on special techniques, including a comprehensive catalog of immunohistochemical markers. Includes a new, bonus image bank CD-ROM containing all of the book's over 3,900 full-color illustrations and photomicrographs, easily downloadable for use in PowerPoint® presentations.