DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY: MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY

Description

This volume in thehighly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series provides a clearer understanding ofmolecular pathology as it relates to the transformation and pathogenesis ofcancer. Diagnostic Pathology: Molecular Oncology is the first reference toapply a practical and clinical approach to examining how molecular mutationsaffect common medical diseases. Additionally, it identifies the relevant andappropriate molecular tests to perform for a complete work-up in the era ofmolecular-targeted therapies. Easy to use and packed with outstandingillustrations, this is an essential resource for all pathologists or clinicianswho need to keep up with the ever-evolving field of molecular medicine.

Key Features

• Up-to-date information on a variety of topics

• Next-generation sequencing for determining gene mutations

• Diagnostic use of soft tissue mutations

• Use of solid tissue mutations such as EGFR, BRAF, and KRAS for diagnosis and treatment of different carcinomas and melanoma

• Interpreting newly found mutations in hematopathology such as MYD88 mutations

• Understanding bioinformatics

• Guidance on selecting the right test(s) at the right time for the right patient

• Comparisons of molecular testing methods (i.e., FISH testing vs. cytogenetics)

• More than 2,000 images including H&E stains, immunostains, and FISH images

• Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

Authors

By Mohammed AVasef, MD, Professor of Pathology, University of New Mexico Health SciencesCenter, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Aaron Auerbach, MD, FRCPC, Dipl. Epid.,Staff Pathologist, Department of Hematopathology, The Joint Pathology Center;Medical Director, Hematocor, Bostwick Laboratories, Bethesda, Maryland