Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series, this updated volume is a visually stunning, easy-to-use reference covering all aspects of benign and malignant lesions of lymph node, spleen, and extranodal lymphomas. Outstanding images make this an invaluable diagnostic aid for every practicing pathologist, resident, or fellow. This second edition incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, histological, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today's practice.
Unsurpassed visual coverage with carefully annotated gross and microscopic pathology, stains, ancillary tests, and detailed medical illustrations that provide clinically and diagnostically important information on typical and variant disease features
Designed to help the reader identify crucial elements of each diagnosis, along with associated differential diagnoses and pitfalls, to more quickly resolve problems during routine signout of cases
Time-saving reference features include bulleted text, a variety of test data tables, key facts in each chapter, annotated images, and an extensive index
Thoroughly updated content throughout, reflecting the 2016 revision of the WHO classification of lymphoid neoplasms, the latest nomenclature of diseases, and a current review of the literature of each disease
New coverage of classification of B-cell lymphomas, subtypes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and gray zone lymphoma; classification of T-cell lymphomas, recent genomic discoveries, and their effect in classification; and an updated review of provisional entities such as breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, cutaneous lymphomas, and lymphomas derived of cytotoxic lymphocytes
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Author Biography:
L. Jeffrey Medeiros MD is Professor and Chair at the Department of Hematopathology of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His research interests include the diagnosis of lymphomas, including the use of histologic, imunnophenotypic, and molecular methods for diagnosis and prognosis, and most recent research efforts have focused on diffuse aggressive B-cell lymphomas. Dr. Medeiros is the returning co-lead author of Diagnostic Pathology: Lymph Nodes and Extranodal Lymphomas. Roberto N. Miranda, MD is a Professor at the Department of Hematopathology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His research interests include T-cell lymphomas and he has developed an expertise in breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, a topic on which he has several landmark publications and book chapters, and on which he has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Miranda is the returning co-lead author of Diagnostic Pathology: Lymph Nodes and Extranodal Lymphomas.