Biopsy Interpretation of the Kidney & Adrenal Gland

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for diagnosing renal and adrenal biopsy specimens, focusing on interpretive techniques and therapeutic implications.

The book Biopsy Interpretation of the Kidney & Adrenal Gland provides an in-depth exploration of renal and adrenal biopsy techniques, focusing on their specific interpretive features. It emphasizes the importance of renal biopsy in minimally invasive therapeutic methods and its critical role in the active surveillance of renal masses. This practical volume in the Biopsy Interpretation Series serves as a comprehensive guide for effectively diagnosing surgical pathology specimens from the kidney and adrenal glands, particularly through core needle biopsies.

The content is presented in a user-friendly format, enriched with numerous photomicrographs of actual biopsy samples alongside corresponding images of surgical specimens and immunohistochemical studies. Each organ is meticulously covered, beginning with an introduction to biopsy techniques and a review of normal histology. The book employs a pattern approach for positive diagnoses of renal lesions, categorizing adrenal lesions into primary and metastatic tumors, which reflects the essential diagnostic considerations.

In addition to the core content, Biopsy Interpretation of the Kidney & Adrenal Gland includes the latest ISUP classifications, highlighting newly described renal tumors and their clinical implications. The exclusive online content offers over 50 self-assessment questions and 100 additional full-color images, enhancing the learning experience. With its comprehensive approach, this book is an invaluable resource for both practitioners and students in the field of pathology.