Surgical Pathology Dissection: An Illustrated Guide
FROM REVIEWS OF 1E: "Hruban, Westra and Isacson, working with a superb medical illustrator did an admirable job in taking the Johns Hopkins' gross room manual and translating it into a practical, concise, and easily accessible guide to contemporary practice in the surgical pathology laboratory." -Modern Path\ \ \ The book contains black-and-white illustrations.\
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SURGICAL PATHOLOGY DISSECTION, SECOND EDITION fills the need for a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to the preparation, dissection, and handling of surgical pathology specimens. The authors share their wealth of talent and experiences by providing general principles that can be employed to resolve even the most complex problems in dissection and tissue sampling. The descriptive text is augmented by 62 exclusive, detailed illustrations printed as full-page plates depicting proper specimen handling techniques that add a unique vitality and multidimensional effect. Each chapter features a section on Important Issues to Address in Your Surgical Pathology Report and references selected for their pertinent coverage of specimen handling for each organ system.Updated and revised, this second edition includes four new chapters and expanded discussions on:- Preparation of Tissues for Molecular Analysis - Craniofacial Bones- Heart- Transplantation Specimens- The Sentinel Lymph Node Revisions have been made to conform to suggested guidelines proposed by the College of Amer Paths.FROM REVIEWS OF 1E: "Hruban, Westra and Isacson, working with a superb medical illustrator did an admirable job in taking the Johns Hopkins' gross room manual and translating it into a practical, concise, and easily accessible guide to contemporary practice in the surgical pathology laboratory." -Modern Path Elizabeth Jensen This book is an illustrated manual for the handling of gross specimens, designed as a practical guide to be used near or at the bench of any surgical pathology laboratory. The purpose is to describe, by organ system, the processing of specimens routinely received in surgical pathology. After several introductory chapters dealing with a general approach to handling of specimens as well as types of fixatives and special stains, the manual proceeds by organ system and comprehensively outlines the processing of specimens from the initial orientation through the final, written report. Targeted toward those involved in the handling of gross specimens, including technicians, medical students, pathologist's assistants, residents and staff pathologists, this book will be useful in any surgical pathology laboratory whether in an academic or community setting. Multiple authors who are respected in their various fields write the chapters in their subspecialty areas. The book is adequately illustrated with drawings that are accurate and easy to follow. Highlights are tabulated in boxes adjacent to the illustrations of each specimen. An extensive list of suggested readings is also provided. This is a useful book, especially for residents and staff pathologists handling surgical pathology specimens. It provides a comprehensive guideline for processing specimens, including specimen orientation, dissection, gross description, and sampling. Pertinent information to be included in the surgical pathology report is given for each organ system. This manual displays a unique combination of both diagrams and text that is not found in other similar manuals, making this a very useful book to be kept onhand in the surgical pathology laboratory.
Foreword to the Second EditionForeword to the First EditionPrefaceAcknowledgmentsContributorsIGeneral Approach and TechniquesCh. 1General Approach to Surgical Pathology Specimens2Ch. 2Laboratory Techniques14Ch. 3Tissue Collection for Molecular Genetic Analysis22Ch. 4Photography26IILymph Nodes for Metastatic TumorsCh. 5Lymph Nodes34IIIThe Head and NeckCh. 6Larynx38Ch. 7Major Salivary Glands43Ch. 8Complex Specimens44Ch. 9Maxilla48Ch. 10Radical Neck Dissection54IVThe Digestive SystemCh. 11Esophagus58Ch. 12Stomach62Ch. 13Non-Neoplastic Intestinal Disease66Ch. 14Neoplastic Intestinal Disease70Ch. 15Appendix74Ch. 16Liver76Ch. 17Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary System82Ch. 18Pancreas88VThe Cardiovascular/Respiratory SystemCh. 19Heart, Heart Valves, and Vessels94Ch. 20Lungs102Ch. 21Transplantation110VIBone, Soft Tissue, and SkinCh. 22Bone114Ch. 23Soft Tissue, Nerves, and Muscle120Ch. 24Skin124VIIThe BreastCh. 25Breast132VIIIThe Female Genital SystemCh. 26Vulva142Ch. 27Uterus, Cervix, and Vagina146Ch. 28Ovary and Fallopian Tube160Ch. 29Products of Conception and Placentas166IXThe Urinary Tract and Male Genital SystemCh. 30Penis172Ch. 31Prostate176Ch. 32Testis180Ch. 33Kidney184Ch. 34Bladder188XThe Ocular SystemCh. 35Eye194XIThe Endocrine SystemCh. 36Thyroid202Ch. 37Parathyroid Glands206Ch. 38Adrenal Glands208XIIPediatric TumorsCh. 39Pediatric Tumors212XIIIThe Central Nervous SystemCh. 40Brain and Spinal Cord218XIVThe Hematopoietic and Lymphatic SystemCh. 41Lymph Nodes224Ch. 42Spleen228Ch. 43Thymus231Ch. 44Bone Marrow232XVOdds and EndsCh. 45Common Uncomplicated Specimens236Closing Comments239References240Suggested Web Sites and Suggested Readings242Index253
\ From The CriticsReviewer: Jay C. Helsel, MD(University of Kansas Medical Center)\ Description: This book provides specific guidelines on how to dissect and structure the gross procedure for the great majority of anatomic pathology specimens. This new edition provides expanded information, including new illustrations and expert input, and reflects the current methods for processing anatomic specimens.\ Purpose: The goal of the book is to provide a user-friendly, hands-on guide for the dissection of surgical pathology specimens. This is a very relevant book to practicing pathologists, both novice and experienced. All practices may occasionally encounter a specimen that is not common; this book provides a valuable tool for correctly dissecting a specimen from the beginning. The book meets the authors' objectives and functions to serve a needed niche that many pathology book do not adequately address.\ Audience: This book would be valuable to a wide number of healthcare personnel including staff pathologists, residents, pathologists' assistants, histotechnologists, and other laboratory personnel. Surgeons and radiologists may also gain insight by referencing this book. This book is highly recommended as a "must read" for anatomic pathology training programs. The authors are all well credentialed and qualified. In addition, a number of expert contributors have added content to the current edition.\ Features: The book does an excellent job of describing how to dissect and "cut-in" nearly all pathology specimens. The illustrations are well done and the text is concise and not excessive. The authors do a great job of making the reader realize that the task at the gross table begins with visualizing how the final report will read. The authors also describe the reasons why many such specimens arrive to begin with (i.e. indications for the procedure). \ Assessment: A common tool used in aiding pathology dissection is Appendix H in Ackerman's Surgical Pathology, 8th edition (Mosby, 1996), edited by Rosai. This book greatly expands upon this basic outline and provides valuable insight into how to dissect anatomic specimens. I am very impressed. This would be a worthwhile reference in any anatomic pathology laboratory.\ \ \ \ \ Elizabeth JensenThis book is an illustrated manual for the handling of gross specimens, designed as a practical guide to be used near or at the bench of any surgical pathology laboratory. The purpose is to describe, by organ system, the processing of specimens routinely received in surgical pathology. After several introductory chapters dealing with a general approach to handling of specimens as well as types of fixatives and special stains, the manual proceeds by organ system and comprehensively outlines the processing of specimens from the initial orientation through the final, written report. Targeted toward those involved in the handling of gross specimens, including technicians, medical students, pathologist's assistants, residents and staff pathologists, this book will be useful in any surgical pathology laboratory whether in an academic or community setting. Multiple authors who are respected in their various fields write the chapters in their subspecialty areas. The book is adequately illustrated with drawings that are accurate and easy to follow. Highlights are tabulated in boxes adjacent to the illustrations of each specimen. An extensive list of suggested readings is also provided. This is a useful book, especially for residents and staff pathologists handling surgical pathology specimens. It provides a comprehensive guideline for processing specimens, including specimen orientation, dissection, gross description, and sampling. Pertinent information to be included in the surgical pathology report is given for each organ system. This manual displays a unique combination of both diagrams and text that is not found in other similar manuals, making this a very useful book to be kept onhand in the surgical pathology laboratory.\ \ \ 3 Stars from Doody\ \
