Biopsy Interpretation of Pediatric Lesions (Biopsy Interpretation Series)

Pathologists and pathology residents, look no further: Biopsy Interpretation: Pediatric Lesions is your practical, essential guide to pediatric biopsies. This how-to guide is the perfect bench reference for both the pediatric pathologist tasked with interpreting pediatric biopsies and the general surgical pathologist.  Authored by a panel of top experts, the topics covered include a wide spectrum of diseases that afflict children, laying a comprehensive framework for diagnosing both the common and not-so-common diseases that can be identified by biopsy. If you’re a medical professional faced with the challenge of interpreting pediatric biopsies, this reference will prove indispensable to your day-to-day life.

Features:

• High quality color photomicrographs to highlight key diagnostic features
• Detailed illustrations complement text
• Special diagnostic techniques specific to small patients
• Chapters organized by organ system and include congenital, inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic lesions
• Techniques include histochemical and immunohistochemical stains, electron microscopic examinations, and molecular tests

Your book purchase includes an eBook version, created for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, PC & Mac. This eBook features:

• A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
• Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
• Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
• Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
• Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use
• A 50 question test to reinforce key concepts
• Over 140 bonus figures integrated throughout the content