Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology (Hardcover)

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

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Book Description
Confidently sign out your toughest diagnoses --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
This bench-side reference uses an algorithmic approach to guide readers to the prompt and accurate diagnosis of specimens submitted to the laboratory. Organized by organ system, each chapter addresses the differential diagnosis of the pathologic entities most frequently encountered in the laboratory. Explanatory discussions, combined with over 600 macro and micro photographs, enable the reader to make more informed, accurate diagnoses.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1121 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (January 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 072169053X
• ISBN-13: 978-0721690537
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #166,067 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 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 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.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PGY-3 Pathology Resident, March 28, 2002

By	Robert R. Bates (Eglin AFB, Fl USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent title and should be part of the required textbook list that all pathology residents should get at the start of their residency. The bullet comment format is very useful and this text is a fine companion to the standard Anatomic Pathology text. It is also perfect for a quick review of a disease entity either at sign-out with staff or prior to a larger scope teaching session. Get this book early in the residency if at all possible.