Endocrine - Diagnostic Pathology - Grand Format

Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathologyseries, this updated volume is a visually stunning, easy-to-use reference covering 128 of the most common endocrine pathology diagnoses. Outstanding images—more than 2,400 in all—make this an invaluable diagnostic aid for every practicing pathologist, resident, or fellow. This second edition incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, histological, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today's practice.
Essential knowledge in all areas of endocrine pathology, including thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, skin, and inherited tumor syndromes. Thoroughly updated content throughout, reflecting new WHO classifications for endocrine diseases, recently discovered and newly described endocrine disease entities and genetic causes, and treatment changes of endocrine diseases. New coverage of encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (EFVPTC), with a new chapter on the new entity noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasms with papillary-like nuclear features (NIFTP), new genetic discoveries in the development of pheochromocytoma and paragangliomas, new names that demonstrate the differentiation of certain tumors, including newly characterized syndromes such as DICER 1 syndrome and multiple neoplasia type 4 (MEN4), and new information on immunoglobulin 04-related disease involving thyroid (IgG4-RTD).
Unsurpassed visual coverage with carefully annotated clinical images, gross pathology, histology, and special and immunohistochemical stains that provide clinically and diagnostically important information on typical and variant disease features. Designed to help you identify crucial elements of each diagnosis along with associated differential diagnoses and pitfalls to more quickly resolve problems during routine sign out of cases.
Time-saving reference features include bulleted text, a variety of test data tables, key facts in each chapter, annotated images, and an extensive index. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices