Practical Breast Pathology

Practical Breast Pathology

<br><p>Acclaim for the first edition:</p><br><P><EM>Succinct, well organized, and easy-to-follow…of the highest <br>quality…recommended</EM>. -- <STRONG>Radiology<BR></STRONG> <br> <BR><EM>Excellent histologic illustrations and concise <br>text…provides a firm foundation in fundamental concepts.</EM>-- <STRONG>American <br>Journal of Roentgenology</STRONG></P> <br> <br> <br><p><EM>Remarkable…splendid illustrations provide large views <br>of the lesions…good reference for any clinician interested in breast <br>pathology.</EM> -- <STRONG>Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy</STRONG> <br> <br> </p><br><P>Focused on a modern, interdisciplinary approach to <br>diagnosing and managing diseases of the breast, this concise book builds on the <br>high standard set in the previous edition. It provides a complete foundation in <br>the basic principles, radiologic appearance and underlying pathology of breast <br>disease, without overwhelming non-pathologist members of the team with excessive <br>detail. For effective communication at every level, <EM>Practical Breast <br>Pathology, Second Edition</EM>provides the clear <br>information, case examples and superb illustrations that make it an ideal <br>clinical problem solver.</P><p>Special features of the second <br>edition:</p><ul><li>High-quality examples of modern multimodality radiology <br>(digital mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging) <br>correlated with large-format 2D and 3D histologic slides<li> New <br>findings on such clinically important topics as the lobar nature of breast <br>carcinoma, multifocality, diffuse carcinomas and extent of disease, concept <br>of the sick lobe and more <li> Introduction of the molecular <br>classification of invasive breast cancer<li> Discussion of prognostic and <br>predictive factors in breast carcinoma, such as hormone receptors and HER2 <br>status<li> Updates on preoperative diagnosis, including intact biopsy and <br>radiologic assessment of the extent and distribution of <br>lesions</li></ul><p>Enriched with new information and stunning illustrations in every <br>chapter, <em>Practical Breast Pathology, Second Edition</em> is a key link in the <br>exchange between pathologists, radiologists, oncologists and breast surgeons, as <br>well as residents and trainees. It provides an essential framework for <br>understanding the mammographic-pathologic correlation, leading to increased <br>cooperation among clinical team members and significantly improved outcomes for <br>patients.</p>