Debra Zynger - Böcker

This practical volume in the Biopsy Interpretation Series is your guide to effectively diagnosing surgical pathology specimens from the kidney and adrenal glands, with an emphasis on core needle biopsies. Presented in a reader-friendly format, it features abundant photomicrographs of actual biopsy samples as well as correlative photos of surgical specimens and ancillary immunohistochemical studies. Coverage of each organ includes an introduction to biopsy techniques and an overview of normal histology. Positive diagnoses for renal lesions are described by a pattern approach and tumor type, and adrenal lesions are grouped by primary and metastatic tumors, reflecting the main diagnostic considerations. Renal and adrenalcytology specimens and endoscopic renal pelvic biopsies and are also described.Key FeaturesUniquely detailed focus addresses the specific techniques and interpretive features of renal and adrenal biopsy.Timely content addresses the use of renal biopsy in minimally invasive therapeutic techniques as well as its role in active surveillance of renal masses.The latest ISUP classifications reflect newly described renal tumors.Clinical implications of each diagnosis are highlighted throughout the text to guide therapeutic decision-making.Exclusive online content includes more than 50 self-assessment questions and 100 additional full-color images.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:50 questions for review and self-assessment, plus 100 additional full-color images available only online.Complete content with enhanced navigationPowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the webCross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigationHighlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the textAbility to take and share notes with friends and colleaguesQuick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Genitourinary and Adrenal Gland Synoptic Reporting provides current management strategies with an emphasis on which synoptic elements are used to guide treatment. The first introductory chapter explains the need for improved synoptic reporting. The following 9 chapters each cover a separate organ. All genitourinary and adrenal organs will be included covering common, large volume organs such as the prostate as well as less frequently encountered and much more poorly described organs such as the penis and scrotum. Each organ chapter will have 5 subdivisions: 1) synoptic overview, 2) pTNM staging, 3) non-pTNM synoptic elements, 4) grossing issues and 5) post-surgical management. The pTNM staging section reviews each pTNM classification with photomicrograph examples and focus on controversies in staging. The non-pTNM synoptic element section describes other elements that are required or optional but are not used in pTNM staging. Photomicrograph examples are provided. Elements which have no clinical significance are highlighted. The next section, grossing issues, describes pitfalls in grossing which prevent accurate staging. The last section, post-surgical management, briefly explains which elements in the synoptic report change patient management, allowing pathologists to focus time and resources on the most relevant parameters in their report. The chapters utilize a structured outline format and tables to facilitate rapidly identifying needed information. Numerous photomicrographs are included and the text will be limited to information needed for daily clinical practice. As such, Genitourinary and Adrenal Gland Synoptic Reporting is user-friendly and practical and will be of great value to pathologists with a wide range of experience, from 0 years in practice to the seasoned practitioner, demonstrating that these educational gaps are not met by recent residency training or from extensive practice experience.