Breast Pathology: A Volume in the Series: Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology (Expert Consult - Online and Print), 2e

Breast Pathology, a title in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series, provides all of the most essential information on the pathological entities encountered in practice in an easy-to-use format. Drs. Frances P. O'Malley, Sarah E. Pinder, and Anna Marie Mulligan provide unparalleled expert guidance for the study and diagnosis of a broad spectrum of breast lesions as well as the broad range of appearances of normal breast tissue. The consistent, practical format with a wealth of illustrations, at-a-glance boxes, and tables, along with online access at www.expertconsult.com, make this title ideal for quick reference for both novices and experienced breast pathologists Reference key information quickly and easily with a consistent, user-friendly format and at-a-glance boxes and tables throughout the text. Examine all aspects of a pathologic entity, including clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), ancillary studies, differential diagnosis, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations. Catch all the nuances of how pathological lesions present through over 400 full-color illustrations. Practice with confidence and overcome your toughest challenges with advice from the top minds in breast pathology. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with a downloadable image bank, illustrations, boxes, tables, and more. Apply the latest molecular diagnostic techniques to recognize newly identified classifications in breast disease. Get more of the information you need from new and expanded chapters covering a broad range of diseases and topics including fine needle aspiration cytology and the physical handling of core biopsy specimens; handling and evaluation of sentinel lymph nodes; diseases of the male breast; and state-of-the-art coverage of molecular advances in malignant breast disease. Prepare for the future of breast pathology with a new chapter dedicated to gene profiling and stem cell diagnostic techniques. A quick and easy to use reference, as a refresher or for those just starting out, on breast pathology. A Title In The Foundations In Diagnostic Pathology Series, Provides All Of The Most Essential Information On The Pathological Entities Encountered In Practice In An Easy-to-use Format. Drs. Frances P. O'malley, Sarah E. Pinder, And Anna Marie Mulligan Provide Unparalleled Guidance For The Study And Diagnosis Of A Broad Spectrum Of Breast Lesions As Well As The Broad Range Of Appearances Of Normal Breast Tissue. The Consistent, Practical Format With A Wealth Of Illustrations, At-a-glance Boxes, And Tables. Apply The Latest Molecular Diagnostic Techniques To Recognize Newly Identified Classifications In Breast Disease. Get More Of The Information You Need From New And Expanded Chapters Covering A Broad Range Of Diseases And Topics Including Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology And The Physical Handling Of Core Biopsy Specimens; Handling And Evaluation Of Sentinel Lymph Nodes; Diseases Of The Male Breast; And State-of-the-art Coverage Of Molecular Advances In Malignant Breast Disease. Prepare For The Future Of Breast Pathology With A New Chapter Dedicated To Gene Profiling And Stem Cell Diagnostic Techniques. A Quick And Easy To Use Reference, As A Refresher Or For Those Just Starting Out, On Breast Pathology. Diagnostic Methodologies : Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology -- Handling Of Surgical Specimens -- Core Biopsy : Methodologies, Reporting, And Management Issues -- Overview Of Clinical Aspects Of Breast Disease -- Overview Of Radiologic Aspects Of Breast Disease -- Normal Breast -- Inflammatory Lesions, Infections, And Silicone Granulomas -- Sclerosing Lesions : Sclerosing Adenosis, Radial Scar/complex Sclerosing Lesion, And Microglandular Adenosis -- Papillary Lesions -- Fibroepithelial Lesions, Including Fibroadenoma And Phyllodes Tumors -- Benign Stromal Lesions Of The Breast -- Diseases Of The Nipple -- Fibrocystic Change And Columnar Cell Lesions -- Usual Epithelial Hyperplasia And Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia -- Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia And Lobular Carcinoma In Situ -- Molecular Genetics Of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ And Lobular Carcinoma In Situ -- Morphology Of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ -- Invasive Carcinoma : Special Types -- Histologic Grade -- Invasive Carcinoma : Other Histologic Prognostic Factors, Prognostic Indices, And Application Of Prognostic Information For Patient Management -- Familial Breast Cancer -- Handling And Evaluation Of Sentinel Lymph Nodes -- Sentinel Node Biopsy And Lymph Node Classification In The 7th Edition Staging Manual -- Breast Cancer Biomarkers : Prognostic And Predictive Value And External Quality Assurance -- Overview Of Immunohistochemistry In Diagnosis Of Breast Lesions -- Other Malignant Lesions Of The Breast -- Diseases Of The Male Breast -- Breast Cancer : Emerging Methods For The Assessment Of Primary Tumors, Including Genomic And Stem Cell Characterization In Breast Cancer. Edited By Frances P. O'malley, Sarah E. Pinder, Anna Marie Mulligan. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Breast Pathology, 2nd EditionO'Malley, Pinder & Mulligan - Table of Contents - Contents - Chapter 1 Diagnostic Methodologies: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology - Chapter 2 Handling of Surgical Specimens - Chapter 3 Core Biopsy - Methodologies, Reporting and Management Issues - Chapter 4 Overview of Clinical Aspects of Breast Disease - Chapter 5 Overview of Radiologic Aspects of Breast Disease - Chapter 6 Normal Breast - Chapter 7 Inflammatory Lesions, Infections and Silicone Granulomas - Chapter 8 Sclerosing Lesions: Sclerosing Adenosis, Radial Scar/Complex Sclerosing Lesion, Microglandular Adenosis - Chapter 9 Papillary Lesions - Chapter 10 Fibroepithelial Lesions, Including Fibroadenoma and Phyllodes Tumors - Chapter 11 Benign Stromal Lesions of the Breast - Chapter 12 Disease of the Nipple - Chapter 13 Fibrocystic Change and Columnar Cell Lesions - Chapter 14 Usual Epithelial Hyperplasia and Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia - Chapter 15 Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia and Lobular Carcinoma In Situ - Chapter 16 Molecular Genetics of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ and Lobular Carcinoma In Situ - Chapter 17 Morphology of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ - Chapter 18 Invasive carcinoma - Special Types - Chapter 19 Histologic Grade - Chapter 20 Invasive Carcinoma: Other Histologic Prognostic Factors, Prognostic Indices and Application of Prognostic Information for Patient Management - Chapter 21 Familial Breast Cancer - Chapter 22 Handling and Evaluation of Sentinel Lymph Nodes - Chapter 23 Sentinel Node Biopsy and Lymph Node Classification in the 7th Edition Staging Manual - Chapter 24 Breast Cancer Biomakers: Prognostic and Predictive Value and External Quality Assurance - Chapter 25 An Overview of Immunohistochemistry in Diagnosis of Breast Lesions - Chapter 26 Other Malignant Lesions of the Breast - Chapter 27 Diseases of the Male Breast - Chapter 28 Breast Cancer - Emerging Methods for the Assessment of Primary Tumors, Including Genomic and Stem Cell Characterization in Breast Cancer Breast Pathology, a title in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series, provides all of the most essential information on the pathological entities encountered in practice in an easy-to-use format. Drs. Frances P. O'Malley, Sarah E. Pinder, and Anna Marie Mulligan provide unparalleled expert guidance for the study and diagnosis of a broad spectrum of breast lesions as well as the broad range of appearances of normal breast tissue. The consistent, practical format with a wealth of illustrations, at-a-glance boxes, and tables, along with online access at (http://www.expertconsult.com) www.expertconsult.com , make this title ideal for quick reference for both novices and experienced breast pathologists A quick and easy to use reference, as a refresher or for those just starting out, on breast pathology.