Histology for Pathologists (Hardcover)

by Stephen S Sternberg (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Lancet -- Praise for the First Edition (1992):|"[An] outstanding book....Histology for Pathologists is beautifully produced, erudite, interesting, and practical." --The Lancet

Product Description
The most problematic of territories for the pathologist -- the borderland between histology and pathology -- is the focus of this groundbreaking reference. Innovative, organized and generously illustrated, this essential guide brings together the leading international specialists in pathology, histopathology, anatomical pathology, surgical pathology, and neuropathology. These experts describe, in concise detail, the histologic structure, composition, and function of tissues from the perspective of most value to the pathologist. Completely revised and updated for the Second Edition, Histology for Pathologists continues to provide a complete, systematic review of each of the major organ systems, with additional coverage on structures of special significance. It offers illuminating insights into the histologic subtleties that frequently elude the nonhistologist -- unusual variations in staining reactions, little-known fixation artifacts, and even frequently missed gross observations. Novice and experienced pathologists alike will find extraordinary wisdom and keen counsel in this easy-access guide.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1216 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second Edition edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0397517181
• ISBN-13: 978-0397517183
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,079,236 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Indespensible when you need a comprehensive histology source, October 19, 1998

By A Customer

This is a well organized text/atlas of histology that includes a modicum of histopathology as well. In my experience as a PGY-3 pathology resident, I don't refer to it very often, but when I do I find it to be indespensible. I have not come across any histology book that is quite so comprehensive. In addition, it serves as a fairly good quality atlas. My only criticism is that I would have liked to see more charts and tables with regard to immunohistochemistry and special stains.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great choice for the Pathology intern, August 3, 2002

By	Elizabeth Solze, M.D. (Mobile, AL United States) - See all my reviews

If you are a pathology intern or resident, this book was written just for you. How many of us graduate from medical school and remember basic histology? My guess would be few to none. The book is organized into sections based on organ systems and further subdivided into chapters on specific organs within those systems. It provides a "refresher" about the embryology and gross appearance of a particular organ before launching into the histology, and most people could probably use the review. The color pictures are excellent, and, in my opinion, a MUST for any book detailing histology; black and white photos just don't help me very much at this early stage in my career because they don't convey the details the way color photos do.

My only complaint is that the book has no photos that display the tissues as we actually see them in surgical pathology. For example, when I look at pictures of the histology of the colon, I would like to see a few shots of biopsied tissue rather than tissue that has been nicely sectioned from a colectomy specimen. Often, the tissue received for histology review is just a small fragment that is frequently missing some layers or may be crushed in areas, and it would be beneficial to see photos of the histologic appearance of these tissue fragments. That being said, the book is sometimes helpful in its written descriptions of artifact that may occur during tissue processing, and there are a few photos to go along with these descriptions. Perhaps I'm a little greedy in my desire for more photos, but someone once said that a picture is worth a thousand words!

Don't buy this book to learn pathology; buy it to learn normal histology.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great text for path residents, November 23, 2001

By	"vicsaks" (Bronx, NY, United States) - See all my reviews

One of the most difficult parts of starting a path residency is knowing what is normal. This book is perfect as a review book and also during the residency.
I have reffered to it many times and feel it is an indispensible part of a pathologists library.