Practical Breast Pathology (eBook)

<p><fontcolor='red'><strong><em>All the information needed for successful diagnosis and management of breast carcinoma</em></strong></font></p><p>Focused on a modern, interdisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing diseases of the breast, this concise book builds on the high standard set in the previous edition. It provides a complete foundation in the basic principles, radiologic appearance and underlying pathology of breast disease, without overwhelming non-pathologist members of the team with excessive detail. For effective communication at every level, <em>Practical Breast Pathology, Second Edition</em> provides the clear information, case examples and superb illustrations that make it an ideal clinical problem solver.</p><p>Special features of the second edition:</p><ul><li>High-quality examples of modern multimodality radiology (digital mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging) correlated with large-format 2D and 3D histologic slides<li> New findings on such clinically important topics as the lobar nature of breast carcinoma, multifocality, diffuse carcinomas and extent of disease, concept of the sick lobe and more <li> Introduction of the molecular classification of invasive breast cancer<li> Discussion of prognostic and predictive factors in breast carcinoma, such as hormone receptors and HER2 status<li> Updates on preoperative diagnosis, including intact biopsy and radiologic assessment of the extent and distribution of lesions</li></ul><p>Enriched with new information and stunning illustrations in every chapter, <em>Practical Breast Pathology, Second Edition</em> is a key link in the exchange between pathologists, radiologists, oncologists and breast surgeons, as well as residents and trainees. It provides an essential framework for understanding the mammographic-pathologic correlation, leading to increased cooperation among clinical team members and significantly improved outcomes for patients.</p>