Surgical Pathology of the Mediastinum

A comprehensive illustrated guide that highlights the morphologic basis, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and molecular biology of malignant and benign conditions of the mediastinum. Dr. Cesar Moran and Dr. Neda Kalhor have put together a one-of-a-kind reference on the mediastinum and on the applicable tools to accurately diagnose malignancy and other non-neoplastic conditions.

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Surgical Pathology of the Mediastinum is a comprehensive illustrated guide that highlights the morphologic basis, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and molecular biology of malignant and benign conditions of the mediastinum. Dr. Cesar Moran and Dr. Neda Kalhor from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas and acknowledged experts on the nuances in the diagnosis, classification systems, and corresponding molecular biology have put together a one-of-a-kind reference on the mediastinum and on the applicable tools to accurately diagnose malignancy and other non-neoplastic conditions.

General surgical pathologists and those involved in the management of patients with mediastinal tumors will benefit from this complete resource. This volume covers everything from the embryology to the anatomy and histology of the thymus and mediastinal compartment. Chapters on specific conditions span thymic epithelial tumors, neuroendocrine tumors, germ cell tumors, neurogenic tumors, lymphoproliferative tumors, mesenchymal tumors, metastatic tumors, and benign tumors. Because many tumors that occur in the mediastinum may have overlapping histologic features, a pathologist must consider a broad differential diagnosis and perform a thorough evaluation of each specimen. This is particularly important because appropriate therapy for various mediastinal tumors differs considerably and may significantly impact survival. Surgical Pathology of the Mediastinum is the essential book for understanding this unique and challenging area of the thoracic cavity.

Key Features:

Contains over 1000 color illustrations spanning all known mediastinum conditions
Covers specific staging systems for different mediastinal tumors
Covers detail features in how to best classify and diagnose mediastinal tumors