Description
Online and in print, Modern Surgical Pathology, 2nd Edition presents today's most complete, current, and practical assistance in evaluating and signing out surgical specimens. Nearly 3,000 high-quality color pathology images provide a crystal-clear basis for comparison to any sample you see under the microscope. Clinical, gross, microscopic, immunohistochemical, and molecular genetic features are integrated as appropriate for all tumors and tumor-like lesions, addressing all of the investigative contexts relevant to formulating an accurate diagnosis. Full-text online access via Expert Consult enables you to reference the complete contents of the 2-volume set from any computer, perform rapid searches, and follow links to PubMed abstracts for many of the references. Edited by four leading surgical pathologists - Noel Weidner, MD, Richard J. Cote, MD, Saul Suster, MD and Lawrence M. Weiss, MD - with contributions from more than 70 other experts, Modern Surgical Pathology, 2nd Edition delivers the well-rounded, well-organized, richly illustrated, user-friendly guidance you need to efficiently arrive at confident diagnoses for even the most challenging lesions.

Table of Contents
Part I: The Surgical Pathology Laboratory

1. Gross Room and Specimen Handling
Lucien E. Nochomovitz

2. Intraoperative Consultations in Surgical Pathology
Mahendra Ranchod

3. The Surgical Pathology Report
Debra Hawes, Richard J. Cote, Noel Weidner

4. Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information Systems
Anil V. Parwani, Eric Schubert, William Gross, John Gilbertson, Michael J. Becich

5. Immunohistochemistry
Debra Hawes, Shan-Rong Shi, David J. Dabbs, Clive R. Taylor, Richard J. Cote

6. Role of Electron Microscopy in Modern Diagnostic Surgical Pathology
Robert A. Erlandson

7. Molecular Biology
Sharon P. Wilczynski

8. The Essential Quality Improvement and Educational Programs in Surgical Pathology
Robert R. Rickert

9. Medicolegal Issues in Surgical Pathology
David B.Troxel

Part 2: Head and Neck

10. Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, and Nasopharynx
Bruce M. Wenig, Mary Richardson

11. Larynx
Lester D.R. Thompson

12. Salivary Glands
Gary L. Ellis, Paul L. Auclair

13. Ear and Temporal Bone
Bruce M. Wenig

14. Oral Cavity and Jaws
Noel Weidner, Kurt Matthews, Joseph A. Regezi

Part 3: Thoracic System

15. Lung
Saul Suster, Cesar A. Moran

16. Serosal Membranes
Lawrence M. Weiss

17. Mediastinum
Saul Suster, Cesar A. Moran

18. Heart and Blood Vessels
Allen Burke, Renu Virmani

Part 4: Breast

19. Breast
Noel Weidner

Part 5: Gastrointestinal Tract

20. Esophagus
Christopher A. Moskaluk

21. Stomach
David Lewin, Klaus J. Lewin (deceased)

22. Small Intestine
David Lewin, Klaus J. Lewin (deceased)

23. Large Intestine (Colon)
Robert E. Petras, Wendy Frankel

24. Appendix
Norman J. Carr, Leslie H. Sobin

25. Anus
David A. Owen

26. Pancreas
Ralph H. Hruban, Noriyoshi Fukushima, Robb E. Wilentz

27. Liver
M. Kay Washington

28. Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts
M. Kay Washington

Part 6: Urinary Tract and Male Genital System

29. Non-Neoplastic Kidney
Sharda G. Sabnis, Michael N. Koss, W.B. Ross, Zdena Pavlova

30. Renal Neoplasia
John N. Eble, Liang Cheng

31. Bladder and Urethra
Richard J. Cote, Anirban P. Mitra, Mahul B. Amin

32. Prostate
David G. Bostwick, Isabelle Meiers

33. Penis and Scrotum
Pheroze Tamboli, Antonio L. Cubilla, Mahul B. Amin

34. Testis and Paratestis Including Spermatic Cord
Satish K. Tickoo, Pheroze Tamboli, Nancy E. Warner, Mahul B. Amin

Part 7: Female Reproductive System

35. Vulva and Vagina
Juan C. Felix, R. Tucker Burks, Charles A. Amezcua

36. Cervix
Juan C. Felix, Thomas C. Wright, Jr., Charles A. Amezcua

37. Uterus
Noel Weidner, Michael Peterson

38. Fallopian Tubes and Broad Ligament
Noel Weidner, Michael Peterson

39. Ovaries
Noel Weidner, Michael Peterson

40. Gestational Pathology
Cynthia G. Kaplan

Part 8: Hematolymphoid System

41. Lymph Nodes
Karen L. Chang, Daniel A. Arber, Lawrence M. Weiss

42. Spleen
Daniel A. Arber

43. Bone Marrow
Daniel A. Arber

Part 9: Endocrine System

44. Thyroid and Parathyroid
Loretta L.Y. Tse, John K.C. Chan

45. Adrenal Gland
Lawrence M. Weiss, Sean K. Lau

Part 10: Soft Tissue and Skeletal System

46. Soft Tissues
Lawrence M. Weiss

47. Joint and Bone Pathology
Noel Weidner, Grace Y. Lin, Michael Kyriakos

Part 11: Skin

48. Inflammatory Skin Conditions
José Antonio Plaza, Victor G. Prieto

49. Tumors of the Skin
Saul Suster, Tai-Yuen Wong, Martin C. Mihm, Jr.

Part 12: Nervous System

50. Pituitary
David R. Hinton, Sylvia L. Asa

51. Central Nervous System Tumors
Mahlon D. Johnson, James B. Atkinson

52. The Molecular and Genetic Basis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Thomas A. Tousseyn, Jeffrey P. Simko, David A. Gaskin, Stephen J. DeArmond

53. Muscle and Nerve Biopsy
James B. Atkinson, Mahlon D. Johnson, Thomas W. Bouldin, William O. Whetsell, Jr.

54. Eye and Ocular Adnexa
Somsiri Sukavatcharin, Narsing A. Rao