Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumors, 2-Volume Set with CD-ROMs

Up to date and comprehensive, the New Edition of Fletcher’s renowned Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumors provides you with today's best knowledge on the pathologic diagnosis of human tumors. This 3rd edition incorporates all of the latest ancillary diagnostic and prognostic techniques so you can effectively evaluate and confidently interpret suspected tumor specimens. Plus, more than 50 internationally recognized authorities and over 3,100 full-color illustrations provide you with an up-to-date account of tumor morphology, the application of modern diagnostic techniques (including molecular genetics), and key aspects of differential diagnosis.

With over 50 international contributing experts.

Reviews
"An ideal resource for the busy surgical pathologist...an essential addition to the pathologist's library...Should be kept adjacent to the microscope." (NEJM)

"The third edition of Dr. Fletcher's textbook on tumors continues the tradition of a well-organized and clear text with abundant color images that spans the entire range of human tumors that was set by the previous 2 editions... Few of us are as articulate as Dr. Fletcher in describing how these ancillary studies really are complementary to traditional morphology rather than replacements for it. As our field changes and evolves, our future role will in part depend on what information we can provide to our clinicians and how useful it is. Textbooks such as this allow pathologists to know the best information to collect and present, from both tradtional and new wave tests, to help clinicians care for their patients." - Advances in Anatomic Pathology, May 2008


BMA Book Awards 2008 - Highly Commended

"Previous editions of Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumours have been required additions to the bookshelf of any practicing surgical histopathologist, and this edition will be no different. It is comprehensive, well-laid-out, beautifully illustrated, and a joy to read. Each organ system is presented clearly, and the text is very easy-to-read, and practically-oriented. The quality of the illustrations is fantastic, and photomicrographs cannot be faulted. Practical diagnostic challenges can be approached with confidence with 'Fletcher', and this third edition will continue to be an authoritative source for trainee pathologists and more experienced practitioners alike. This is a 'must-have' text for diagnostic pathologists."

Key Features

Features over 3,000 high-quality full-color illustrations, providing visual guidance to each tumor or tumor-like entity.
Presents correlations of gross appearances to microscopic findings for virtually every tumor type.
Includes detailed discussions of differential diagnosis.
Provides full coverage of all the latest classification schemes.

New to this Edition

Incorporates the latest advances in molecular biology and immunohistochemistry throughout.
Presents an increased focus on everyday diagnostic problems you are likely to encounter.
Features extensively rewritten gynecology and hematology chapters.
Uses additional diagnostic flow charts and summary tables for easy retrieval of information.
Includes more differential diagnosis tables for better recognition and evaluation of similar looking entities.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction, Christopher D.M. Fletcher

2. Tumors of the Heart and Pericardium, Anton E. Becker

3. Vascular Tumors, Eduardo Calonje & Christopher D.M. Fletcher

4. Tumors of the Upper Respiratory Tract

Part A. Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses and Nasopharynx, Bruce M. Wenig

Part B. Larynx and Trachea, Ben Z. Pilch

5. Tumors of the Lung and Pleura, Cesar S. Moran & Saul Suster

6. Tumors of the Oral Cavity, The late D. Gordon MacDonald & Paul M. Speight

7. Salivary Gland Tumors, Wah Cheuk & John K.C. Chan

8. Tumors of the Esophagus and Stomach, Fiona Campbell, Gregory Y. Lauwers & Geraint T. Williams

9. Tumors of the Small and Large Intestines (including the anal region), Jeremy R. Jass

10. Tumors of the Liver, Gallbladder and Biliary Tract, Linda Ferrell & Sanjay Kakar

11. Tumors of the Exocrine Pancreas, Günter Klöppel & David S. Klimstra

12. Tumors of the Urinary Tract, John N. Eble & Robert H. Young

13. Tumors of the Female Genital Tract

Part A. Ovary, Fallopian Tube and Broad and Round Ligaments, Charles F. Zaloudek

Part B. Endometrium, George L. Mutter & Tan A. Ince

Part C. Tumors of the Placenta and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Christopher P. Crum, Yonghee Lee, & David R. Genest

Part D. Myometrium. Marisa R. Nucci

Part E. Cervix, Marisa R. Nucci, Kenneth R. Lee & Christopher P. Crum

Part F. Vagina, Marisa R. Nucci

Part G. Vulva, Marisa R. Nucci

14. Tumors of the Male Genital Tract, Jae Y. Ro, Mahul B. Amin, Kyu-Rae Kim & Alberto G. Ayala

Part A. Prostate and Seminal Vesicles

Part B. Testis and Paratesticular Tissues

Part C. Penis and Scrotum

15. Tumors of the Peritoneumc Philip B. Clement

16. Tumors of the Breast, Ian O Ellis, Sarah E. Pinder & Andrew H.S. Lee

17. Tumors of the Pituitary Gland, M. Beatrix S. Lopes

18. Tumors of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands, John K.C. Chan

19. Tumors of the Adrenal Gland, Ernest E. Lack

20. Tumors of the Endocrine Pancreas, Günter Klöppel & Philipp U. Heitz

21. Tumors of the Lymphoreticular System, John K. C. Chan

22. Tumors of the Hematopoietic System, Jeffery L. Kutok

23. Tumors of the Skin, Daniel J. Santa Cruz

24. Soft Tissue Tumors, Christopher D.M. Fletcher

25. Tumors of the Osteoarticular System, K. Krishnan Unni & Carrie Y. Inwards

26. Tumors of the Central Nervous System. M. Beatrix S. Lopes & Scott R. VandenBerg

27. Peripheral Neuroectodermal Tumors, Christopher D.M. Fletcher

28. Tumors of the Autonomic Nervous System (including paraganglia), Ernest E. Lack

29. Tumors of the Eye and Ocular Adnexae, Robert Folberg

30. Tumors of the Ear, Leslie Michaels

31. Electron Microscopy in Tumor Diagnosis, Bruce Mackay

32. Molecular Genetic Techniques in Diagnosis and Prognosis, Janina A. Longtine & Jonathan A. Fletcher



Author Information
Edited by Christopher D. M. Fletcher, MD, FRCPath, Director of Surgical Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital; Chief of Onco-Pathology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA