ATLAS OF GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY

Description

Effectivelyevaluate challenging GI biopsies with Atlas of Gastrointestinal Pathology: APattern Based Approach to Non-Neoplastic Biopsies! Presented in a format thatclosely mirrors the daily sign-out process, this one-of-a-kind resource helpsyou interpret challenging cases by highlighting red flags in the clinical chartand locating hidden clues in the slides. Youll be able to reach confidentdiagnoses efficiently with this patterns based scope-side guide.

Key Features

• More than 1,100 images illustrate the full morphologic spectrum of the major patterns of non-neoplastic GI tract pathology - providing abundant and varied examples of each diagnosis.

• The corresponding text details how to recognize the relevant pattern, arrive at a specific diagnosis, and avoid diagnostic pitfalls.

• Key structural elements help you to quickly zero in on specific patterns of injury, link the injury patterns with particular etiologies, and master important diagnostic nuances.

• A high-yield format, replete with checklists, key features, diagnostic pearls and pitfalls, frequently asked questions, and sample notes, provides all the assistance you need to enhance your diagnostic skills

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

• An online review quiz for each chapter helps you test your understanding of vital concepts and prepare for examinations

• 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

About the Authors

Christina Arnold M.D.
Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center,Columbus, OH

Dora Lam-Himlin M.D.
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ

Elizabeth AMontgomery MD
Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD

Tableof Contents

Chapter 1 Esophagus 
The Unremarkable Esophagus
Acute Esophagitis Pattern 
Eosinophilic Pattern 
Parakeratotic Pattern 
Esophageal Lymphocytosis Pattern 
Pigments 
Near Misses

Chapter 2 Stomach
The Unremarkable Stomach
Reactive Gastritis / Gastropathy Pattern 
Acute Gastritis Pattern 
Chronic Gastritis Pattern
Lymphocytic Gastritis Pattern 
Collagenous Gastritis Pattern
Gastric Eosinophilia Pattern
Hyperplasia Pattern 
Granulomatous Gastritis Pattern 
Vascular and Hemorrhagic Changes Pattern 
Pigments and Extras
Near Misses

Chapter 3 Small Bowel
The Unremarkable Small Bowel
Acute Duodenitis Pattern 
Acute Ileitis Pattern
Chronic Inflammation Pattern 
Crypt Architectural Disturbance Pattern 
Eosinophilia Pattern 
Malabsorption Pattern 
Foamy Macrophage Pattern 
Dilated Lacteal Pattern 
Metaplasia and Heterotopia 
Pigments and Extras 
Near Misses 

Chapter 4 Colon
The Unremarkable Colon
Focal Active Colitis Pattern
Acute Colitis Pattern 
Ischemic Colitis Pattern 
Pseudomembranous Pattern 
Chronic Colitis Pattern 
Lymphocytic Pattern 
Eosinophilia Pattern 
Granulomatous Pattern 
Pigments and Extras 
Near Misses