Practical Soft Tissue Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach: A Volume in the Pattern Recognition Series / Edition 2

by Jason L. Hornick MD, PhD

Overview

Part of the in-depth and practical Pattern Recognition series, Practical Surgical Soft Tissue Pathology, 2nd Edition, helps you arrive at an accurate diagnosis by using a proven pattern-based approach. Leading diagnosticians guide you through the most common patterns seen in soft tissue pathology, applying appropriate immunohistochemistry and molecular testing, avoiding pitfalls, and making the best diagnosis. High-quality illustrations capture key morphologic patterns for a full range of common and rare tumor types, and a "visual index" at the beginning of the book directs you to the exact location of in-depth diagnostic guidance.

• A consistent chapter organization by histologic pattern considers soft tissue tumors the way you approach them in daily practice, helping you arrive at a quick and accurate diagnosis.
• A user-friendly design color-codes patterns to specific entities, and key points are summarized in tables and text boxes, so you can quickly and easily find what you are looking for.

• Sweeping content updates keep you at the forefront of recent findings regarding all major neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the soft tissues.
• Improved pattern call-outs are now linked directly within the chapter, reinforcing the patterns for more efficient and complete understanding.
• Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323497145
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	01/16/2018
Series:	Pattern Recognition
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	618
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Dr Hornick’s major research interests are soft tissue sarcomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), gastrointestinal cancers, and mastocytosis. My focus in soft tissue sarcomas includes evaluating histologic and immunohistochemical parameters that predict clinical outcome and identifying diagnostic and predictive biomarkers. He serves on 12 editorial boards and was nominated for his prolific research on soft tissue pathology, having published around 400 original papers, review articles, and book chapters

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Tumor Classification and Immunohistochemistry

2. Biologic Potential, Grading, Staging, and Reporting of Sarcomas

3. Spindle Cell Tumors of Adults

4. Pediatric Spindle Cell Tumors

5. Tumors with Myxoid Stroma

6. Epithelioid and Epithelial-like Tumors

7. Pleomorphic Sarcomas

8. Round Cell Tumors

9. Biphasic Tumors and Tumors with Mixed Patterns

10. Soft Tissue Tumors with Prominent Inflammatory Cells

11. Giant Cell-Rich Tumors

12. Adipocytic Tumors

13. Vascular Tumors

14. Cartilaginous and Osseous Soft Tissue Tumors

15. Cutaneous Mesenchymal Tumors

16. Mesenchymal Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract

17. Lower Genital Soft Tissue Tumors

18. Applications of Molecular Testing to Differential Diagnosis

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Diagnose even the most challenging soft tissue tumors by using this highly effective approach

Editorial Reviews

"this book belongs at the bookshelf (and tablet) of any pathologist getting acquainted with the systematic approach to the complex world of soft tissue tumours."

This book belongs at the bookshelf (and tablet) of any pathologist getting acquainted with the systematic approach to the complex world of soft tissue tumours.

"This excellent book could be considered as one of the key references in soft tissue pathology. It is a particularly excellent resource for pathology residents or fellows who are seeking a comprehensive but concise book on soft tissue pathology."

Kyle Perry, MD (Henry Ford Health Systems) Doody's Score: 100-5 Stars!

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Kyle Perry, MD (University of Michigan Medical School)
Description: This is the second edition of a comprehensive reference on soft tissue tumors organized by general histological patterns. The first edition was published in 2013.
Purpose: The purpose is to present the histological and cytological characteristics of soft tissue tumors, as well as ancillary studies, using a systematic, pattern-based approach. By adopting this framework, the authors intend to provide a book that best accommodates the pathologist's decision-making process when encountering a soft tissue lesion.
Audience: The audience is practicing pathologists and residents who are involved in or have an interest in musculoskeletal pathology. Oncologists, orthopedic oncologists, and radiation oncologists who are involved in sarcoma diagnosis and treatment also would find this book to be of value.
Features: The first chapter introduces the concepts of soft tissue tumor classification and the general approach of using immunohistochemical stains. The second chapter discusses grading and staging of sarcomas. After these chapters, the book is organized by general histological patterns that soft tissue tumors most commonly display. This includes spindle cell tumors of adults, pediatric spindle cell tumors, myxoid neoplasms, epithelial-like tumors, pleomorphic sarcomas, round cell tumors, tumors with associated inflammatory cells, giant cell rich tumors, adipocytic tumors, vascular neoplasms, cartilaginous and osseous soft tissue tumors, cutaneous soft tissue neoplasms, gastrointestinal-associated soft tissue neoplasms, and lower genital tract soft tissue neoplasms. Each entity is presented by outlining the clinical features, pathological features, immunohistochemistry, differential diagnosis, and prognosis and treatment. The last chapter addresses the use of molecular studies in diagnosing soft tissue tumors.
Assessment: This excellent book could be considered as one of the key references in soft tissue pathology. It is a particularly excellent resource for pathology residents or fellows who are seeking a comprehensive but concise book on soft tissue pathology. The pattern-based approach makes it particularly useful for residents and experienced pathologists when encountering a difficult case at the scope. The book appropriately reflects the numerous advances of both immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology in the subspecialty. The images in the book are relevant and are of excellent quality. Moreover, the online content is well organized and searchable, with excellent image quality. Overall, this is one of the premier references for soft tissue pathology and would make an excellent addition to a library for pathologists or institutions that frequently encounter musculoskeletal neoplasms.

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