Cytohistology of Focal Liver Lesions (Cytohistology of Small Tissue Samples)

Description

Each volume in this richly illustrated series, published in association with the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology, provides an organ-based approach to the cytologic and histologic diagnosis of small tissue samples. Benign, pre-malignant and malignant entities are presented in a well-organized and standardized format, with high-resolution color photomicrographs, tables, and lists of key specific morphologic criteria. Example vignettes allow the reader to assimilate the diagnostic principles in a case-based format. This volume provides comprehensive coverage of both surgical pathology and cytopathology of focal liver lesions. Extensively illustrated throughout, it contains key cytologic and histologic features, practical points, radiologic and morphologic pictures, flow charts, and tabulated summaries for easy comprehensive overview and quick reference and provides a pragmatic algorithmic approach to cytohistologic diagnosis. With over 700 printed photomicrographs and a CD-ROM offering all images in a downloadable format, this is an important resource for all anatomic pathologists.

• Bridges cytologic and surgical diagnoses in focal lesions of the liver
• Richly illustrated with over 700 high-quality colour images and a CD-ROM containing all images in a downloadable format
• Includes numerous clinical vignettes, offering a valuable case-based approach to diagnosis

Table of Contents

Preface
1. The focal liver lesion: general considerations
2. Morphologic approach
3. Diagnostic algorithm
4. Focal liver lesions with low or no suspicion of malignancy
5. Focal liver lesions suspicious of hepatocellular carcinoma
6. Focal liver lesions suspicious of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
7. Focal liver lesions from metastases and other malignancies
8. Focal liver lesions with cystic appearance
9. Focal liver lesions in infants and children
10. Ancillary studies
11. Techniques and technology in practice
Index.

Authors

Aileen Wee, National University of Singapore
Aileen Wee is Professor and Senior Consultant Pathologist, Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.

Pichet Sampatanukul, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Pichet Sampatanukul is Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Nirag Jhala, University of Pennsylvania
Nirag Jhala is Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Director of Cytopathology, Perleman Center for Advanced Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.