Gleason Grading of Prostate Cancer
A Contemporary Approach
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Publisher)
Published on 17. September 2003
Book
Hardback
130 pages
978-0-7817-4279-5 (ISBN)
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Description
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.
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.
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
500 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-4279-5 (9780781742795)
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Content
<ol> Background, Principles, and Overview of the Gleason System Contemporary Application of Gleason Grading in 18-gauge Needle Biopsy, Transurethral Resection, and Radical Prostatectomy Specimens Section 1. Introduction and Grade 1 Section 2. Gleason Grade 2 Section 3. Gleason Grade 3 Section 4. Gleason Grade 4 Section 5. Gleason Grade 5 Section 6. Combination of Gleason Grades Gleason Scoring in Unusual Situations Reproducibility of the Gleason System Clinical Significance of Gleason Grading Reporting of Prostate Carcinoma by the Gleason System Subject Index