This reference is for both the pediatric pathologist tasked with interpreting pediatric biopsies and the general surgical pathologist. Topics covered include a wide spectrum of diseases that afflict children, laying a comprehensive framework for diagnosing both the common and not-so-common diseases that can be identified by biopsy.

Part of the highly regarded Biopsy Interpretation Series, Biopsy Interpretation of Pediatric Lesions, Second Edition, edited by Drs. Aliya Husain, Jennifer E. Pogoriler, and Selene C. Koo, provides practical, highly illustrated information on interpreting pediatric biopsies—from newborns through adolescents. Well-organized and highly readable, this fully revised volume offers the information you need to successfully navigate both common and unusual issues that arise in day-to-day practice, making it the perfect bench reference for both the pediatric pathologist and the general surgical pathologist.

"Many complex pediatric cases are treated in specialized children's hospitals; however, more and more children are first diagnosed at general facilities. Thus, most practicing pathologists deal with pediatric specimens, but not on a daily basis. Although there are some similarities between adult and pediatric biopsies, there are also significant differences. Many adult diseases do not or only very rarely occur in children, while the common pediatric lesions are uncommon in the adult. The spectrum of infectious organisms, types of tumors, and autoimmune, renal, pulmonary, cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and neurologic diseases are distinct, which changes the diagnostic approach. The small size of the patient influences the type of biopsy that is possible; thus, triaging the tissue and use of judicious ancillary testing are critical"--

A practical guide for the diagnostic surgical pathologist, this new edition of Biopsy Interpretation of the Breast presents the diverse spectrum of pathologic alterations that occur in the breast in a manner analogous to that in which they are encountered in daily practice. Lesions are grouped together according to their histologic patterns rather than by the traditional benign-malignant categorization in order to simulate the way pathologists face these lesions as they examine microscopic slides on a daily basis. The role of adjunctive studies in solving diagnostic problems in breast pathology is emphasized where appropriate. In addition, the clinical significance and impact on patient management of the various diagnoses are discussed and key clinical and management points highlighted.

Part of the popular Biopsy Interpretation Series, the second edition of Biopsy Interpretation of Soft Tissue Tumors provides an easy-to-follow, practical approach to the interpretation of soft tissue biopsies, including open and percutaneous core needle biopsies. Covering both common and rare soft tissue tumors, this up-to-date bench reference parallels the diagnostic process, detailing key differential diagnostic features of specific tumors using morphologic, immunohistochemical, ultrastructural, and genetic data. A pattern-based approach ensures that you can quickly find the information you need, in the format most useful to everyday practice.

Part of the highly regarded Biopsy Interpretation Series, this fully revised volume provides practical, highly illustrated information on the diagnosis and prognosis of the full range of biopsies of the various tissues of the head and neck region, including the ear. Biopsy Interpretation of the Head and Neck, 3rd Edition, addresses both common and unusual issues that arise in day-to-day practice, with an emphasis on the complex area of the upper aerodigestive tract and ear.

Gastrointestinal mucosal biopsies are an active part of the pathologist's day and have increased in the past few years as endoscopic screening has become more commonplace. This new full-color Second Edition of Biopsy Interpretation of the Gastrointestinal Tract Mucosa has been expanded into two concise, comprehensive volumes to offer more complete coverage of both non-neoplastic and neoplastic entities. Like the other books in the Biopsy Interpretation Series, these volumes are practical references for pathologists to use when making diagnostic decisions based on biopsy specimens. Volume 2 of this Second Edition focuses on interpretation of neoplastic gastrointestinal mucosal biopsies. Coverage is geared to daily practice and includes mucosal biopsies from the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. A companion website will include all of the 300 print illustrations plus an additional 750 e-figures. Volume 1 focuses on non-neoplastic biopsies and published in November 2011.