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Biopsy Interpretation of the Bladder

Essential insights into urothelial tract diagnostics and treatments

Mahul B Amin author Jonathan Epstein author Victor Reuter author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Published:10th Aug '16

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This practical guide, Biopsy Interpretation of the Bladder, is essential for understanding the latest diagnostic techniques and classifications in urological pathology.

The Biopsy Interpretation of the Bladder, Third Edition serves as a comprehensive and practical guide for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnostic biopsy of the urothelial tract. This extensively revised edition incorporates the latest pathologic entities and treatment methods, ensuring that readers are well-informed about current practices. The book is designed in a reader-friendly format, making it easier to identify lesions, tumors, and tumor-like conditions of the bladder. It covers everything from normal anatomy and histology to a diverse array of both common and rare findings.

One of the standout features of the Biopsy Interpretation of the Bladder is the inclusion of exclusive online content, which enhances the learning experience. Readers gain access to a fully searchable text, an extensive image bank containing 1,500 additional e-figures, and an interactive quiz bank that is particularly useful for board exam preparation. The third edition also integrates the latest classifications from the World Health Organization and the International Society of Urologic Pathology, ensuring that practitioners are updated on the most current standards.

New chapters and sections have been added to address a variety of topics, including urine cytology, the management of papillary tumors, and the application of immunohistochemistry in diagnosing precursor lesions. Additionally, the book provides updated information on schistosomiasis-related squamous cell carcinoma and secondary tumors, making it an invaluable resource for pathologists and urologists alike. With the bundled interactive eBook edition, users can enjoy enhanced navigation and powerful search tools, making it easier to access key information quickly.

' neoplastic and non-neoplastic bladder pathology using a pattern-based approach in succinct, easy to understand language that is accessible to all levels of training.'

' clinically relevant and up-to-date definitions of new entities, immunohistochemical studies, and molecular diagnostics.'

'incorporates the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) classification schemes as well as the International Society of Urologic Pathologists (ISUP) recommendations'

' helpful tips and relevant criteria to distinguish mimics and challenging borderline lesions'

'using the pattern-based approach to diagnosis with excellent color photomicrographs and comparative criteria for all the entities described'

'accepted management criteria are discussed based on histologic diagnoses, a great asset for those wanting background for discussions with clinical colleagues or clinical correlation for tumor boards.'

'an essential desktop reference '

'This book stands alone and will be relevant for a number of years to come.'

Weighted Numerical Score: 99 - 5 Stars!

-Doodys Publishers' Club, Friday, September 2, 2016

ISBN: 9781496315045

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 794g

400 pages

3rd edition