Neuropathology: A Comprehensive Guide for Pathologists and Residents

Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in neuropathology with the fully revised third edition of this essential foundation text. Written by renowned experts Richard A. Prayson MD MEd and Gabrielle A. Yeaney MD, this volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series is a must-have resource for residents and pathologists alike.

Practical and Affordable Resource

This practical text is designed to be easy to use, with a consistent and user-friendly format that explores each entity’s clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), ancillary studies, differential diagnoses, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations. With new information throughout, you’ll be well-versed in the latest developments in molecular diagnostic testing and new diagnostic biomarkers.

Key Features

• A comprehensive review of normal histology before examining abnormal findings, enabling you to conveniently compare their characteristics in one place at one time.
• A focus on specific features of selected neoplastic and non-neoplastic entities, including broad and in-depth differential diagnoses.
• Nearly 600 full-color, high-quality illustrations with extensive figure legends, as well as abundant boxes and tables throughout.
• Clinical information on treatment and prognosis, enabling you to better understand the clinical implications of the diagnosis.

What’s New in This Edition

This edition includes the latest advances in:

• Molecular diagnostic testing and its capabilities and limitations, including targeted/personalized medicine.
• New diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis, newly described variants, and new histologic entities.
• The latest TNM staging and WHO classification systems.

An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase, allowing you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Published by Elsevier, this 624-page hardcover edition is available now.

ISBN-10: 0323713440

ISBN-13: 978-0323713443