Diagnostic Pathology: Molecular Oncology

Mohammad A. Vasef, MD, is a Professor at the Department of Pathology and Director of MGP Fellowship Program at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. He is also Medical Director of Molecular Diagnostics, and works for TriCore Reference Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Aaron Auerbach, MD, MPH, is the senior hematopathologist at the Joint Pathology Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he delivers expertise in both hematopathology and gastrointestinal pathology. He is the author of the prior and upcoming editions of Diagnostic Pathology: Molecular Oncology (2019 and 2023), and the sole author of Diagnostic Pathology: Spleen (2022).

"...a valuable updated guide for histopathologists working in molecular oncology, where genetic and molecular profiling now play critical roles in diagnostics, prognosis and therapy. With a focus on bridging molecular insights with histopathological practice, this edition continues the Diagnostic Pathology series’ tradition of clarity and utility, providing a carefully organised resource for quick and effective access to information on diseases, mutations and therapeutic targets.... The extensive, high-quality images further enhance understanding by illustrating both morphological and molecular features.... an incredibly useful resource for histopathologists keeping pace with molecular advancements. By combining depth with an accessible format, it meets the needs of both experienced pathologists and newcomers to molecular diagnostics. I believe this latest edition has all the ingredients to become a staple text on the bookshelves of histopathologists and has the potential to enhance diagnostic precision and ultimately improve patient outcomes in the rapidly advancing world of molecular oncologic pathology." - Heather Keir (Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital), The Royal College of Pathologists, January 2025

• SECTION 1: INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2: COMMON TECHNIQUES FOR ANALYSIS OF ALTERATIONS IN CHROMOSOMES AND DNASECTION 4: MOLECULAR GENETIC TESTS IN SOLID TUMORS, BONE AND SOFT TISSUE TUMORS, AND CNS TUMORSSECTION 5: MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY OF MYELOID NEOPLASMSSECTION 6: MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY OF LYMPHOID NEOPLASMSSECTION 7: MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY OF DENDRITIC CELL AND HISTIOCYTIC NEOPLASMSSECTION 8: MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY OF SOLID TUMORSSECTION 9: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND REGULATORY ISSUES