17 world-renowned experts offer the most current information and reliable guidance on immunohistochemical diagnoses in surgical pathology and cytopathology. Introductory chapters cover cost modeling for immunohistochemistry and immunohistochemical techniques. The following chapters utilize an organ systems and diseases approach to diagnostic tumor pathology. "A newly updated book that our laboratory staff have found very useful in our day to day work" Reviewed by: PathLab.org, Sept 2014 "...It also acts as an up-to-date bench-top reference tool. It is an easy-to-read, wellpresented text that I would recommend as a 'must have' for every pathology department". Reviewed by: Dr Gemma Petts, Imperial College London on behalf of The Bulletin of The Royal College of Pathologists, Oct 2014 Consistently organized chapters for quick access to vital information Each chapter "stands alone," providing all the information you might need on a specific topic Quick-reference boxes summarize the most important diagnostic points at the end of each text Section Colour photographs and illustrations reinforce key diagnostic points

This book offers a comprehensive yet concise overview of immunoprofile of tumors and antibodies used in contemporary surgical pathology, and provides diagnostic algorithms for approaching tumor diagnostics. Immunohistochemistry has become the most important ancillary technique in diagnostic pathology in the last 20 years, and unlike most books on tumor diagnostics, this volume discusses in details immunohistochemical biomarkers, diagnostic approaches and their pitfalls, as well as the immunoprofile of common tumors throughout all systems of human body. With numerous color figures and detailed flowcharts, it appeals to all pathologists be they young residents in training who want a brief introduction to this technique, or specialists in need of a reliable and comprehensive reference resource in tumors diagnostics.

This concise yet comprehensive guide to the methods and protocols of immunohistochemistry covers established techniques and current developments in the field such as the use of epitope tags, multiple immunolabeling and diagnostic immunohistochemistry.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF INTERMEDIATE FILAMENT PROTEINS -- NEUROFILAMENT PROTEINS -- GLIAL FILAMENT PROTEIN -- INTERPRETATION OF STUDIES OF HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM TUMORS USING ANTIBODIES TO NF AND GF PROTEINS -- FUTURE PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF PROBES TO NF AND GF PROTEINS IN PATHOLOGY -- CONCLUSIONS -- APPENDIX: SPECIFICITY OF MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN NEUROFILAMENT AND GLIAL FILAMENT PROTEINS -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- REFERENCES -- 6 Monoclonal Antibodies to Lymphorecticular and Myeloid Antigens -- METHODS UTILIZED WITH LYMPHOHEMATOPOIETIC MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES -- T-CELL AND NATURAL KILLER CELL MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND T-CELL MALIGNANCIES -- T-Cell Monoclonal Antibodies -- Natural Killer Cell Antibodies -- T-Cell Malignancies -- B-CELL MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND B-CELL MALIGNANCIES -- B-Cell Monoclonal Antibodies -- B-Cell Malignancies -- Non-T Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia -- Small Noncleaved Cell Malignant Lymphoma -- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Malignant Lymphoma -- Prolymphocytic Leukemia (Galton's Leukemia) -- Intermediate Differentiation Malignant Lymphoma -- Follicular Malignant Lymphoma with Small Cleaved and/or Large Cleaved Cells -- Diffuse Small Cleaved and Diffuse Mixed Small and Large Cell Malignant Lymphoma -- Diffuse Large Cell and Immunoblastic Malignant Lymphoma -- Hairy Cell Leukemia -- Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoid Lymphoma -- HODGKIN'S DISEASE -- MYELOID MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND ACUTE AND CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA -- Myeloid Monoclonal Antibodies -- Acute Myeloid Leukemia -- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia -- MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES USED IN PARAFFIN-EMBEDDED SECTIONS -- Immunoglobulin -- Leu M1 -- LN-1 and LN-2 -- Leu 7 -- Others -- FUTURE DI RECTION -- REFERENCES -- 7 Monoclonal Antibodies to Human Milk Fat Globule Proteins

Since the publication of the first edition of this best-selling book in 2009, the field of immunohistochemistry has advanced significantly. Fully updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, Modern Immunohistochemistry, Second Edition, is a practical guide to all the important diagnostic markers in each organ system. Concise text is supplemented by over 1,100 high-quality colour images and algorithms. The new edition features even more summary tables, highlighting the key points of differential immunophenotypic panels. A new, expanded introduction explains the basic principles of immunohistochemistry, and chapters have been updated to incorporate predictive/prognostic markers and the latest WHO classifications. All chapters are written by the same expert authors, providing a consistent, engaging style throughout and avoiding contradictory advice. An essential text for residents, this is also an extremely valuable resource for practitioners in anatomic pathology wishing to familiarise themselves with diagnostic markers at a quick glance.

In a conceptually current, quick-reference, Question & Answer format, the second edition of Handbook of Practical Immunohistochemistry: Frequently Asked Questions continues to provide a comprehensive and yet concise state-of-the-art overview of the major issues specific to the field of immunohistochemistry. With links to the authors Immunohistochemical Laboratory website, this volume creates a current and up-to-date information system on immunohistochemistry. This includes access to tissue microarrays (TMA) of over 10,000 tumors and normal tissue to validate common diagnostic panels and provide the best reproducible data for diagnostic purposes. Fully revised and updated from the first edition, the new features of the second edition include over 200 additional questions or revised questions with an IHC panel to answer each question; over 250 new color photos and illustrations; over 20 new useful biomarkers; hundreds of new references; several new chapters to cover phosphoproteins, rabbit monoclonal antibodies, multiplex IHC stains, overview of predictive biomarkers, and integration of IHC into molecular pathology; many new coauthors who are international experts in a related field; many updated IHC panels using Geisinger IHC data collected from over 10,000 tumors and normal tissues; and updated appendices containing detailed antibody information for both manual and automated staining procedures. Comprehensive yet practical and concise, the Handbook of Practical Immunohistochemistry: Frequently Asked Questions, Second Edition will be of great value for surgical pathologists, pathology residents and fellows, cytopathologists, and cytotechnologists.

This book provides a practical and clinically oriented guide to the concepts of pathologic diagnosis of surgical specimens. Concise and highly illustrated chapters cover essential information required within patient management. Telepathology, ancillary techniques, and surgical oncology concepts are also examined. Surgical Pathology: A Practical Guide aims to bridge the knowledge gap between surgeons and pathologists to promote mutual understanding and a better working relationship. This book is relevant to general surgeons, and surgical oncologists, whether in training or in practice. It also serves as an introduction for first-year pathology residents, and medical students interested in surgical pathology.