
Advances in Surgical Pathology: Prostate Cancer
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 28. April 2012
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-60831-434-8 (ISBN)
Description
A concise and updated review of prostate cancer pathologic diagnosis with emphasis on practical issues and recent developments in the field. Each chapter addresses the basic diagnostic features, differential diagnoses, pitfalls and ways to resolve the problem. Additionally, a brief introduction of prostate cancer screening, clinical management and treatment are summarized. Recent development of immunohistochemistry, molecular testing in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment are also reviewed. Finally, current knowledge of molecular alteration of prostate cancer carcinogenesis and impact in diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
Reviews / Votes
'tables allow the reader to quickly review salient points''Advances in Surgical Pathology provides an excellent, up-to-date reference for trainees as well as those pathologists already in practice, with an online searchable version complete with 300 full-color images included'
'always at hand for daily consultation and learning and will make a worthwhile investment.'
Helen Cathro, MBChB
UNiversity of Virginia
American Journal of Surgical Pathology, September 2013 - Volume 37 - Issue 9 - p1462
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60831-434-8 (9781608314348)
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