Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 2e [Hardcover]

Paolo Gattuso MD (Author), Vijaya B. Reddy MD (Author), Odile David MD (Author), Daniel J. Spitz MD (Author), Meryl H. Haber MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 2009 | ISBN-10: 1416045805 | ISBN-13: 978-1416045809 | Edition: 2

Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology, 2nd Edition, by Paolo Gattuso, MD, Vijaya B. Reddy, MD, Odile David, MD, and Daniel J. Spitz, MD, is skillfully designed to help you confidently sign out your most complex and challenging cases. Covering a complete range of tumors and tumor-like conditions in all organ systems, it provides a user-friendly road map to the main criteria you should consider in order to differentiate between a variety of potential diagnoses that all have a very similar appearance. Over 1,350 new full-color macro- and microphotographs provide a realistic basis for comparison to what you see under the microscope. Quick checklists cover all diagnostic possibilities to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Full-text online access at expertconsult.com allows you to reference the book from any computer and download all of its images.

• A concise, bulleted textual format facilitates quick retrieval of essential facts.
  
• A consistent approach to diagnosis and interpretation expedites reference.
  
• Coverage of all relevant ancillary diagnostic techniques addresses all of the investigative contexts needed to formulate an accurate diagnosis.
  
• Expert "pearls" offer practical tips on what diagnostic criteria to consider or exclude.
  
• A comprehensive, yet manageable size allows for quick consultation.

• Online access at expertconsult.com allows you to quickly consult the book from any computer and download all of its images.
  
• Over 1,350 new full-color macro- and microphotographs provide a realistic basis for comparison to what you see under the microscope.
  
• Immunohistochemical and molecular techniques throughout enable you to review all of the latest diagnostic considerations in one place.
  
• Expanded coverage of non-neoplastic entities assists you in recognizing benign lesions that may mimic the appearance and characteristics of malignant ones.
  
• Extensive updates include the latest classification schemes and relevant diagnostic techniques.
  
• A brand-new, color-coded layout highlights key points more clearly and helps you turn to the sections you need more speedily.

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Editorial Reviews

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Confidently sign out your toughest diagnoses --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Meryl Haber, MD, Rush Med Ctr, Chicago, IL; P. Guttuso, MD, Rush Med Ctr, Chicago, IL; O. David, MD, Tulane U. Med School, New Orleans, LA; D. Spitz, MD, Miami-Dade County Examiner Dep., Miami, FL; T. Betlej, MD, Riverside Med Ctr, Kankakee, IL --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1128 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (October 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416045805
• ISBN-13: 978-1416045809
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required for the Pathology resident's bookshelf, July 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology, 1e (Hardcover)

This book is a must for all pathology residents, especially those starting out. It is excellent for a quick reference before sign out or conference and is a good starting point for further reading. It should be coupled with a solid surgical pathology reference book such as Sternburg.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE OF DEFECTIVE BINDING ON THIS PRODUCT. CONTENT IS GOOD THOUGH., September 12, 2010

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This review is from: Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 2e (Hardcover)

The binding on the spine of this book is faulty. I purchased this book earlier in the year and returned it; the cover along the spine had detached from the underlying binding. Whenever you open the book, it made crinkly noises and didn't feel right. I subsequently re-purchased this book months later and the second book had the same problem. I spoke to multiple residents in my program and they all had the same problem with this book. This is not an isolated event, but a problem with the manufacture of this particular book. I plan to glue the spine back together myself or take it to a bookbinding company. This defect is serious -- it detracts from the lifespan and value of this expensive book! Who wants to spend $160 for a book to have it fall apart and require glue or duct tape? Ridiculous! This is very unfortunate too, because the content of the book is very good. To the manufacturer and Amazon -- do something here!!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From a first year pathology resident, March 19, 2002

By A Customer

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This review is from: Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology, 1e (Hardcover)

I bought this book without the benefit of any reviews or opinions from other folks in pathology because the title sounded so perfect for addressing a lot of the frustrations facing a new resident. This book is really excellent. It is a great value...because most of the photomicrographs are in black and white. (There are some color plates in the front.) Normally this is considered a deficit in pathology books, but its other good qualities outstrip the lack of color photos. The chapters are organized by organ system. There are a number of diagnostic algorithm charts. Each entity has bullets under the following headings: clinical features, gross pathology, histopathology, special stains and IHC, modern techniques for diagnosis (e.g. serum antibodies, flow cytometry, or EM, etc.), differential diagnosis, and pearls. There are also selected references at the end of each entry. It is well-organized and easy to use with a fairly good index. Many less common, but important, entities aren't given their own headings, but are mentioned (along with some pearls) in the differential diagnoses of more common entities. Many of the residents in my program are getting this book. I think everyone has been impressed with its completeness and ease of use. It may not be quite as valuable to experienced staff pathologists who can generate a complete differential diagnosis just by looking at a slide or hearing a history. Thanks so much to the authors, editors, and contributors.