Diagnostic Pathology: Gastrointestinal E-Book
Author | : Joel K. Greenson |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 796 |
Release | : 2019-07-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780323611428 |
ISBN-13 | : 0323611427 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Download or read book Diagnostic Pathology: Gastrointestinal E-Book written by Joel K. Greenson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering all aspects of gastrointestinal pathology, this award-winning volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for pathologists at all levels of experience and training—both as a quick reference and as an efficient review to improve knowledge and skills. This updated third edition is an easy-to-use, one-stop reference for the entire GI system, offering a templated, highly formatted design; concise, bulleted text; and superior color images throughout, enabling you to arrive at the correct diagnosis and prepare actionable, useful reports. - Provides comprehensive coverage with the necessary tools to make a comprehensive diagnostic workup - Incorporates significant changes in the AJCC cancer staging of gastrointestinal tumors - Provides details on PD-L1 (immune checkpoint inhibitor) therapy, new types of colitis, and molecular biology of GI tract tumors as it relates to precision medicine and targeted therapy - Discusses timely topics such as GAPP, a newly described form of gastric polyposis that leads to cancer; the increasing complexity of large B-cell lymphomas and which immunostains and molecular tests to order for proper classification and therapy; Immune Modulator therapy effect, which can closely mimic IBD; and newly described polyposis syndromes, such as mixed and serrated polyposis - Features more than 2,500 annotated images throughout, including gross pathology, a wide range of stains, and detailed medical illustrations, depicting virtually any GI specimen you're likely to see - 2015 BMA Medical Book Awards 1st Prize Award Winner in Pathology Category (previous edition) - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices