Palazzo Juan P. Practical Surgical Pathology of the Breast

Demos Medical, 2018. — 1602 p. — ISBN 9781617052835.Practical Surgical Pathology of the Breast is a comprehensive and accessible guide for the practicing pathologist and trainee. It provides anatomic pathologists with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate breast cases and classification systems that are commonly and uncommonly found in everyday practice. Particularly challenging topics such as understanding the molecular mechanisms linked to breast cancer and the interpretation of molecular tests, are covered in clear prose, along with useful discussions on diagnostic challenges written by world experts. The use of immunohistochemistry in breast pathology is discussed in detail and how to apply it to resolve diagnostic problems. As a result, the book simplifies difficult-to-master issues such as recognizing therapy-induced changes to breast specimens and identifying borderline breast lesions and many more.Each chapter features high-quality images and stains, tables that emphasize differential diagnoses, text that highlight common diagnostic pitfalls with corresponding tips, as well as helpful key points and how to reach an accurate diagnosis using appropriate procedures and tests. With Practical Surgical Pathology of the Breast as a guide, practitioners and residents can hone their diagnostic skills, resolve difficult cases and improve their approach to breast cases in their daily practice.The Diagnostic Challenges of Core Needle Biopsy Interpretation
Morphologic Precursors of Mammary Carcinoma and Their Mimics
Papillary Lesions of the Breast
Diagnostic Challenges of Adenosis and Common Pitfalls
Flat Epithelial Atypia
Secretory Breast Lesions: Pathologic Features and Differential Diagnoses
Microinvasive Carcinoma: Diagnostic Features and Common Pitfalls
Triple-Negative Carcinomas
Carcinomas With Good Prognosis and Related Entities
Mesenchymal Lesions of the Breast
Lymphomas of the Breast
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Changes in Breast Cancer
Immunohistochemistry in Breast Pathology
Application of Molecular Pathology in Breast Cancer