Description
Surgical pathology is the cornerstone in the management of neoplastic disorders. Written for the practicing surgical pathologist in mind, Surgical Pathology of Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumors provides an up-to-date text on surgical pathology of endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors. The text begins with radiological imaging of tumors, followed by a section on fine needle aspiration biopsy. The main section focuses on surgical pathology of endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors. The volume closes with applications of molecular techniques and their potential for the future. Surgical Pathology of Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumors is written by a panel of internationally recognized pathologists who are not only experts in their fields, but who also contribute their own valuable insights making this new book an essential resource for practicing general and specialist surgical pathologists and pathologists in training. Chapter Outlines: i. Introduction SECTION ONE: Diagnostic Imaging of Endocrine Tumors Chapter # Diagnostic Imaging in Endocrine Tumors SECTION TWO: Diagnostic Cytopathology of Endocrine Tumors Chapter # Diagnostic Cytopathology in Tumors of Endocrine Organs Diagnostic Cytopathology of Endocrine Tumors of Non-endocrine organs SECTION THREE: Diagnostic Surgical Pathology of Endocrine Tumors Chapter # Tumors of Pituitary Gland Tumors of Thyroid Gland Tumors of follicular epithelial cells Tumors of C cells Tumors of Parathyroid Gland Tumors of Adrenal Cortex Tumors of Adrenal Medulla and Paraganglia Tumors of Endocrine Pancreas Endocrine Tumors of the Lung and Upper Airways Endocrine Tumors of Gastrointestinal Tract Endocrine Tumors Breast and Female Genital tract Endocrine Tumors of Prostate and Male Genitourinary Tract Endocrine Tumors of Other Misc sites Thymus Skin SECTION FOUR: Molecular diagnosis in Endocrine Tumors Chapter # Application of Molecular Diagnosis Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Endocrine Tumors
