Ackerman's Surgical Pathology, 8th Edition

Each chapter of this study of surgical pathology follows a standard format, discussing in separate sections normal anatomy, clinical and epidemiologic data, gross and microscopic features, differential diagnosis, patterns of spread and metastases, therapy and prognosis.

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Numerous high-quality photomicrographs and the exhaustive reference lists make this an invaluable reference tool for practicing pathologists and residents in pathology, surgery, and oncology. New to this edition is a section on normal anatomy of each organ system. All chapters have been thoroughly updated with special emphasis on molecular diagnosis in pathology, transplantation pathology, infectious diseases including AIDS, oncologic principles, immunohistochemistry, coverage of flow cytometry, monoclonal antibodies, and hormone receptors. New appendices address standardisation of the surgical pathology report and quality control and assurance in anatomic pathology.