Diagnostic Pathology: Gastrointestinal, 3rd Edition

Description


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)

Product Details

Series: Diagnostic Pathology
Hardcover: 736 pages
Publisher: Elsevier; 3 edition (June 28, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0323611419
ISBN-13: 978-0323611411
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 1.2 x 11 inches