BIOPSY INTERPRETATION OF THE PROSTATE

Description

Looking to masterthe prostate biopsy? Then its time to place Biopsy Interpretation of theProstate prominently on your medical bookshelf. Under the guidance of topexperts, youll learn the state-of-the-art, illustrated guide to prostate biopsypathology interpretation. Authored by the fields most established experts,youll learn to employ the best utilization of H&E microscopy along withthe latest immunohistochemical markers in order to deliver accurate, reliablediagnoses.

With access to 350full-color illustrations youll learn firsthand the intricacies and nuances ofthe full range of benign and malignant prostatic entities. The text will alsoprime you on how to critically use adjunctive tests to both diagnose limitedprostate cancer and avoid overdiagnosing mimickers of prostate cancer.

In addition toimproving your diagnostic skills, this book emphasizes the updated Gleasongrading system so that you can provide the most accurate prognostication inyour biopsy reports.

Feel more confidentwith challenging prostate biopsies; deliver the best in prostate cancer care bymastering biopsy pathology interpretation.

Key Features:

• Updates on the Gleason Grading System

• Description of new entities

• Updates on the use and pitfalls of immunohistochemistry in diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the prostate including the use of newer improved markers

• Updates to molecular findings of prostate cancer and its effect on therapy and prognosis

Now with the printedition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet,smartphone, or online access to:

• Complete content with enhanced navigation

• 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

• 1,600 additional images

• 50 question test bank

Table of contents

1 ClinicalCorrelates with Biopsy Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen, Digital RectalExamination, Imaging Techniques
2 Needle Biopsy Technique, Tissue Sampling, and Processing of Needle Biopsy andTransurethral Resection Specimens
3 Gross Anatomy and Normal Histology
4 Inflammatory Conditions
5 Preneoplastic Lesions in the Prostate: Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasiaand Intraductal Carcinoma of the Prostate
6 Diagnosis of Limited Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate
7 Mimmickers of Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate
8 Reporting Cancer: Influence on Prognosis and Treatment
9 Grading of Prostatic Adenocarcinomas
10 Findings of Atypical Glands Suspicious for Cancer
11 Prostatic Duct Adenocarcinoma
12 Neuroenocrine Differentiation in the Benign and Malignant Prostate
13 Mucinous Differentiation in the Benign and Malignant Prostate
14 Benign and Malignant Prostate Following Treatment
15 Urothelial Carcinoma
16 Mesenchymal Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions
17 Miscellaneous Benign and Malignant Lesions
18 Prostatic Urethral Lesions
19 Emerging Biomarkers for Detection and Management of Prostate Carcinoma
Appendix