Main description:

With its consistent, practical organization and succinct bulleted format, Atlas of Head and Neck Pathology, 4th Edition, is an ideal resource for pathologists in training and in practice. High-quality illustrations with extensive figure legends depict the histological, immunohistochemical, cytologic and diagnostic imaging appearances of every type of head and neck pathology, while the user-friendly format allows for quick access to information. From cover to cover, this comprehensive reference is designed to help you effectively and accurately diagnose a wide range of head and neck disorders, improve your turnaround time when diagnosing a specimen, and facilitate clear reports on prognosis and therapeutic management options to surgical and medical colleagues.

Uses a templated approach with standard headings in each chapter, as well as bulleted text for fast retrieval of information.

Explores each entity's clinical features, pathologic features, ancillary studies, differential diagnoses, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations.

Covers recent advances in molecular diagnostic testing, including capabilities, limitations, and targeted/personalized medicine.

Includes clinical information on treatment and prognosis for a better understanding of the clinical implications of diagnosis.

Incorporates the most current WHO classification systems, as well as new diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis, newly described variants, and new histologic entities.

Shares the knowledge and expertise of new co-author Dr. Juan C. Hernandez-Prera.

Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Contents:

Section 1 Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses

1 Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of Sinonasal Tract

2 Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Sinonasal Tract

3 Neoplasms of the Sinonasal Tract

Section 2 Oral Cavity

4 Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Oral Cavity

5 Non-neoplastic Lesions of the Oral Cavity

6 Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity

7 Intraoperative Consultation in Oral Cavity Mucosal Lesions

Section 3 Pharynx, including Nasopharynx, Oropharynx and Hypopharynx

8 Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Pharynx

9 Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Pharynx

10 Neoplasms of the Pharynx

Section 4 The Neck

11 Anatomy of the Neck

12 Non-neoplastic Lesions of the Neck

13 Neoplasms of the Neck

Section 5 Larynx and Trachea

14 Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Larynx and Trachea

15 Non-neoplastic Lesions of the Larynx and Trachea

16 Neoplasms of the Larynx and Trachea

17 Intraoperative Consultation of Laryngeal Lesions

Section 6 Major and Minor Salivary Glands

18 Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Salivary Glands

19 Non-neoplastic Diseases of Salivary Glands

20 Neoplasms of the Salivary Glands

21 Intraoperative Consultation of Salivary Glands and Biopsy Diagnosis of Salivary Gland Neoplasms

Section 7 External, Middle, and Inner Ear

22 Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Ear

23 Non-Neoplastic Diseases of the Ear

24 Neoplasms of the Ear and Temporal Bone

25 Immunohistochemistry of Middle Ear Neoplasms

Section 8 Thyroid Gland

26 Embryology, Anatomy, Histology and Physiology of the Thyroid Gland

27 Non-neoplastic Diseases of the Thyroid Gland

28 Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland

29 Thyroid Gland Post Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)-Related Histologic Changes to Intraoperative Consultation

Section 9 Parathyroid Glands

30 Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Parathyroid Glands

31 Parathyroid Glands: General Considerations

32 Non-neoplastic Lesions of the Parathyroid Glands

33 Neoplasms of the Parathyroid Glands

34 Intraoperative Consultation (Frozen Section) in Parathyroid Gland and Parathyroid Proliferative Disease (PPD)/Hyperparathyroidism

Section 10 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes

35 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes