Advances in Surgical Pathology: Colorectal Carcinoma and Tumors of the Vermiform Appendix

Advances in Surgical Pathology: Colorectal Carcinoma and Tumors of the Vermiform Appendix
by: M.D. Yantiss, Rhonda K. (Author)
Publisher:Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Edition:1st
Publication Date: October 7, 2013
Language:English
Print Length:317 pages
ISBN-10:9781451182774
ISBN-13:9781451182774
Book Description
Advances in Surgical Pathology: Colorectal Carcinoma and Tumors of the Vermiform Appendix , a volume in the Advances in Surgical Pathology series, features chapters on current and impending changes in the field with an emphasis on practical issues, recent developments, and emerging concepts.Created as a quick review to be used during pathologic evaluation of cancer specimens from the lower gastrointestinal tract, this book contains the latest information regarding emerging endoscopic techniques that aid in tumor classification and staging, mechanisms of pathogenesis, and clinical management. It combines gross and microscopic images and user-friendly tables for quick reference with a succinct, comprehensive review of issues important to management of patients with colorectal carcinoma. Not only does it discuss the applied concern of cancer epidemiology and prevention, the book also covers pathological features of cancer precursors. Plus, an introduction to future diagnostic and treatment modalities, such as biomarker analysis, chemotherapeutic strategies, targeted molecular therapies, and aggressive multidisciplinary approaches to patients with advanced stage disease. Features:Emphasizes clinically and practically relevant information, including pathology reports and molecular test resultsCovers relevant surgical anatomy, gross examination, and specimen preparation techniques to aid in the handling of surgical resection specimens Provides a basic knowledge of surgical pathology and molecular evaluation of colonic and appendiceal cancer
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Advances in Surgical Pathology: Colorectal Carcinoma and Tumors of the Vermiform Appendix , a volume in the Advances in Surgical Pathology series, features chapters on current and impending changes in the field with an emphasis on practical issues, recent developments, and emerging concepts.Created as a quick review to be used during pathologic evaluation of cancer specimens from the lower gastrointestinal tract, this book contains the latest information regarding emerging endoscopic techniques that aid in tumor classification and staging, mechanisms of pathogenesis, and clinical management. It combines gross and microscopic images and user-friendly tables for quick reference with a succinct, comprehensive review of issues important to management of patients with colorectal carcinoma. Not only does it discuss the applied concern of cancer epidemiology and prevention, the book also covers pathological features of cancer precursors. Plus, an introduction to future diagnostic and treatment modalities, such as biomarker analysis, chemotherapeutic strategies, targeted molecular therapies, and aggressive multidisciplinary approaches to patients with advanced stage disease. Features:Emphasizes clinically and practically relevant information, including pathology reports and molecular test resultsCovers relevant surgical anatomy, gross examination, and specimen preparation techniques to aid in the handling of surgical resection specimens Provides a basic knowledge of surgical pathology and molecular evaluation of colonic and appendiceal cancer Read more