Main description:

An essential foundation text for residents and pathologists, the third edition of Head and Neck Pathology, a volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series, has been fully revised to include recent advances in the field. Featuring a highly templated, easy-to-use format and new information throughout, this practical, affordable resource by Drs. Lester D. R. Thompson and Justin A. Bishop is ideal for study and review as well as everyday clinical practice.

Inclusion of a wide range of diagnoses in both head and neck and endocrine organ pathology.

A focus on the specific features of selected non-neoplastic and neoplastic entities, including broad and in-depth differential diagnoses.

Clinical and Pathologic Features summarized in quick-reference boxes for fast access to information.

A highly templated format that includes pertinent clinical, imaging, and management/prognostic features; pathologic features; ancillary studies; differential diagnosis; and meaningfully chosen bibliography.

Over a thousand full-color photographs illustrate important pathologic features, enabling you to form a differential diagnosis and compare your findings with actual cases.

Contributions from internationally recognized expert pathologists, keeping you up to date with the latest information in the field.

New criteria as established by the 2017 World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumours and the 2017 World Health Organization Classification of Endocrine Organ Tumours.

A new oropharynx section, separated from the oral cavity.

Inclusion of unique newly identified molecular information in many tumor entities.

Coverage of NUT carcinoma, HPV-associated adenoid cystic-like carcinoma, sinonasal renal cell-like adenocarcinoma, SMARCB1 (INI-1) deficient sinonasal carcinoma, biphenotypic sinonasal sarcoma, neuroendocrine carcinomas, oropharyngeal carcinoma, polycystic disease and sclerosing polycystic adenosis, secretory carcinoma, cribriform adenocarcinoma of the minor salivary glands, variants of myoepithelioma, clear cell carcinoma, and changes in gnathic cysts classification.

Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Contents:

1. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, and Nasopharynx

2. Benign Neoplasms of the Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, and Nasopharynx

3. Malignant Neoplasms of the Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, and Nasopharynx

4. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Larynx, Hypopharynx, and Trachea

5. Benign Neoplasms of the Larynx, Hypopharynx, and Trachea

6. Malignant Neoplasms of the Larynx, Hypopharynx, and Trachea

7. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Oral Cavity

8. Benign Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity

9. Malignant Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity

10. Malignant Neoplasms of the Oropharynx

11. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Salivary Glands

12. Benign Neoplasms of the Salivary Glands

13. Malignant Neoplasms of the Salivary Glands

14. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Gnathic Bones

15. Benign Neoplasms of the Gnathic Bones

16. Malignant Neoplasms of the Gnathic Bones

17. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Ear and Temporal Bone

18. Benign Neoplasms of the Ear and Temporal Bone

19. Malignant Neoplasms of the Ear and Temporal Bone

20. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Neck (Soft Tissue, Bone, and Lymph Node)

21. Benign Neoplasms of the Neck (Soft Tissue, Bone, and Lymph Node)

22. Malignant Neoplasms of the Neck (Soft Tissue, Bone, and Lymph Node)

23. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Thyroid Gland

24. Benign Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland

25. Malignant Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland

26. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Parathyroid Gland

27. Benign Neoplasms of the Parathyroid Gland

28. Malignant Neoplasms of the Parathyroid Gland

29. Diseases of the Paraganglia System