pathology books


	Katzenstein and Askin's Surgical Pathology of Non-Neoplastic Lung Disease: Volume 13 in the Major Problems in Pathology Series publisher: Saunders, published: 2006-08-25 ISBN: 0721600417 sales rank: 243979 Product Description Here's a practical, concise manual for diagnosing biopsy specimens. It clarifies accepted diagnostic criteria for non-neoplastic lung diseases; establishes new criteria where needed; and emphasizes the important features in differential diagnosis. A generous bibliography is provided so that you can obtain more in-depth details if desired. The result is enough clearly presented information to enable you to diagnose the majority of non-neoplastic lung diseases without the need for an "expert" opinion. Review I'm currently doing a rotation in pulmonary pathology at the AFIP, and this was highly recommended (one of 2 books mentioned the first day) by the chair of the department... in fact they have 4 copies in various states of repair on the resident's shelf, next to the WHO tumors book, and Rosai. I've found it to be unusually useful with tons of great basic advice about proper diagnostic techniques, and the importance of getting good clinical histories, with radiographic appearances of specific (and nonspecific) entities. Good pictures. Great descriptions. Highly recommended. This book is excellent written, in an easy to read and understand format. It is completely revised and improved from the previous edition. All the pictures are color, a lot of tables and bibliographical information. It is concised and focused. It's a great book for the practicing pathologist. Excellent review of basic lung pathology--very good color photos.
	Quick Compendium of Molecular Pathology (ASCP Quick Compendium) by: Daniel D. Mais, Mary Lowery Nordberg publisher: American Society for Clinical Pathology, published: 2008-01-01 ISBN: 0891899995 sales rank: 176398 Product Description The third in the series is the Quick Compendium of Molecular Pathology. Due to the rapid expansion of the field, this new quick compendium provides an accessible review of genetics, genetic diseases, and diagnostic molecular pathology. Practicing general pathologists will- with relatively little effort- gain an understanding of the nuts and bolts and most current practices of this burgeoning field. It is ideal for those seeking certification or preparing for recertification. Review
	Pragmatics of Human Communication: A Study of Interactional Patterns, Pathologies, and Paradoxes by: Paul Watzlawick, Janet Helmick Beavin, M.D. Don D. Jackson publisher: W.W. Norton & Co., published: 1967-03-17 ISBN: 0393010090 sales rank: 90283 Review This is not a review on pragmatics of human communication, it is a review on a book. This might be an imperative read when you're working with human beings and/or when you're a pragmatist, but you'd probably already knew everything in it. This is no book for the communication specialist: it will be too disturbing. There is no 'sender', 'no channel' and 'no reciever' in the bbok. It also has no 'message'. It is also not recommended for people who do not want to change. Finally, it is not for lay people, because it is better to live in ignorance than know that a conversation in basically about nothing. The last chapter of this book, which I read over 30 years ago, and still remember to this day, is a true stunner, especially the last sentence. The truth therein is timeless. When I finished it, I remained seated and awestruck for a long time, contemplating a cosmic truth which has never left me to this very day. The specific memory is carved in stone, so to speak. Ever heard of "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig? Well, POHC goes even further - towards a mathematical truth about our very existence. This book is far more than its title suggests. Quite simply it is the second most important book I've EVER read... and Pirsig's is not the first, either. If you have the intelligence to absorb it, this book will probably change the very foundation of what you call "me"... it will fundamentally challenge your mind. Read it if you have confidence in your OWN intellect. BTW - for a reference point, I was the only student in my class at Western Michigan University who apparently understood the implications of this book. It was a 400 level Communications course with 28 students, and the course was "built" around the book. That human relationships are something mysterious and intriguing is hardly a question. But whether an account of them that is limited by scientific standards can do justice to their complexity and nature is quite another. However, I'm convinced that in this case the subject not only survives the operation - the methodology and presentation don't kill their subject or explain it away - but benefits from it to a rather surprising extent. That is, it achieves the difficult task of being both accurate and rigourous on the one hand and sheading light on the parts of us that have to do with us being human on the other - the thoughts and feelings in our behaviour. This is not only in stark contrast to the behaviorist paradigm dominant at the time this work was written, but marks an equally important departure from the intrapsychic focus of psychoanalysis. Thus the introduction of models based on cybernetic principles, systems theory, game theory, mathematics etc allowed for a completely new dimension in human relations to appear. The new approaches that made it possible and which found so excellent synthesis in "Pragmatics.." are to a considerable extent traceable back to the works of Gregory Bateson. Indeed, it wasn't untill reading his "Steps to the Ecology of Mind" that I came to realize this. However, the relative lack of originality is compensated by the degree of integration and condensation achieved in "Pragmatics" - perhaps higher than any other single writing in "the Palo Alto framework" before or after has (intended) - which naturally exceeds that of "Steps..." - which is a collection of Bateson's articles dating from 1930s to 1970s. So above anything else, the two make an excellent complementary reading.
	Head and Neck Pathology: A Volume in Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series by: Lester Thompson publisher: Churchill Livingstone, published: 2006-03-17 ISBN: 0443069603 sales rank: 518811 Product Description This volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series packs today's most essential head and neck pathology know-how into a compact, high-yield format! Its pragmatic, well-organized approach, abundant full-color illustrations, and at-a-glance tables make the information you need easy to access. * Reviews normal histology before examining abnormal findings. * Covers all of the most commonly seen neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions of the larynx, hypopharynx, and trachea ? nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and nasopharynx ? oral cavity and oropharynx ? salivary glands ? ear ? and temporal bone. * Uses a consistent, user-friendly format to explore each entity's clinical features ? pathologic features (gross and microscopic) ? ancillary studies ? differential diagnoses ? and prognostic and therapeutic considerations. * Offers hundreds of full-color illustrations that demonstrate the key features of a wide variety of pathologic lesions. Review Head and Neck Pathology (edited by LDR Thompson) is a multiauthor book which is not quite comprehensive enough in most chapters and weaker particularly in chapters related to oral pathology. The chapter format is generally well organised but the chapters on pathology of the gnathic bones are unusually organised with no distinct or comprehensive coverage of odontogenic cysts or tumours. Terminology used has a distinct US bias. The explanation of gradiing dysplasia of squamous epithelium in the oral mucosa is not universally accepted. A degree of overlap between chapters is almost inevitable and certainly not unique to this book. Photographs are generally excellent but the photomicrograph used to illustrate verrucous hyperplasia is inadequate as there is minimal subepitelial tissue. The "fact sheet' summaries on entities and the appendices are useful. Overall a useful book but not the one I would buy if I could only buy one book on head and neck pathology. Dr Chris Angel I am a general anatomic/clinical pathologist with 20 years experience in a small community hospital with a heavy ENT service. I found the format, photographs, tables, and charts to be excellent and exceeding my expectations. The presentation of "Fact Sheets" and "Pathologic Features" is concise, easy to find, and is very useful when there is a need for rapid retrieval of information (e.g. when you are alone on a late Friday afternoon with a difficult frozen section or you need to answer a surgeons question over the phone). There is a glaring lack of information on thyroid and parathyroid pathology. I suppose that these areas were considered best left to endocrine texts, but I found this very disappointing, especially given the controversies and difficulties in this area (last time I checked these organs are most often found in the neck). There are other gaps. For example: Squamous dysplasia is not covered in depth and there is no separation into keratinizing and non-keratinizing types. There is no discussion concerning invasive SCC often arising directly from mild keratinzing dysplasia, especially in the oral cavity. I found no information on thyroglossal duct cyst. I do not remember specifics of other abscences, but over time I found myself passing this book over and reaching for other sources on difficult cases. The times when I came back to this book I found it most often lacked any additional information. One of my big complaints about textbooks is the irritating habit of failing to cross reference items in the index and the numerous abscences of key words in the listing. This one is no exception. For instance Mixed tumor and dysplasia are not listed. Instead of dysplasia there is a listing of "precursor squamous leisions of larynx/hypopharynx/trachea" - no mention of oral cavity. Look up Warthin tumor and you find "See Papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum" with no page listing - how much more trouble and paper would it take to give a page number and save the reader a bit of time and trouble ? Do editor's/publishers ever use their books or do focus groups ? Are you listening Elsevier ? I believe the goal of providing a foundation was accomplished and I would recommend this book as a basic text for residents and as a part of a practicing pathologists library. It is inadequate as a comprehensive specialty textbook, especially for those with a large volume of ENT cases. Compared to other books in this area it is highly cost effective. As is becoming typical for this series, this is a nice book with fine photo illustrations but falls somewhat short due to its brevity. Better than the typical chapter in a multiauthored general pathology textbook, but not as comprehensive of a typical textbook or as useful as the AFIP fascicles.
	Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Secrets: Praxis II Test Practice Questions & Review for the Praxis II: Subject Assessments by: Praxis II Exam Secrets Test Prep Team publisher: Mometrix Media LLC, published: 2009 sales rank: 526649 Product Description Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Secrets study system uses repetitive methods of study to teach you how to break apart and quickly solve difficult test questions on the Praxis II: Subject Assessments. Study after study has shown that spaced repetition is the most effective form of learning, and nothing beats flashcards when it comes to making repetitive learning fun and fast. Our flashcards enable you to study small, digestible bits of information that are easy to learn and give you exposure to the different question types and concepts. Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology (0330) Exam Flashcard Secrets covers all of the most important topics that you'll need to know to be successful on test day. Review
	Diagnostic Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology by: Christopher P. Crum MD, Kenneth R. Lee MD publisher: Saunders, published: 2005-11-21 ISBN: 0721600050 sales rank: 591045 Product Description Here is today's most reliable, practical source of guidance on the diagnosis of both neoplastic and non-neoplas¬tic lesions of the female reproductive tract. This book provides all of the assistance needed to arrive at accurate diagnoses and relevant clinical prognoses through an examination of a specimen's distinct pathologic features and morphologic patterns and landmarks. More than 2,000 outstanding photographs and photomicrographs capture the distinct appearance of a full range of normal and abnormal findings. * Provides distinct diagnostic/differential diagnostic criteria for any potential obstetric/gynecologic specimen encountered in practice. * Integrates exfoliative cytology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular/genetic testing together with findings gleaned from the traditional open surgical biopsy. * Covers the cytologic features of specimens taken from the uterine cervix and corpus, and adheres to the new Bethesda classification of these lesions. * Offers more than 2,000 photographs and photomicrographs (1,500 in full color), ideal for side-by-side comparison to the specimens seen in the laboratory. Review This is an excellent resource for practicing pathologist and pathologists-in-training. The images are of excellent quality and the content is current and well presented. Overall this is a great book with high quality COLOR images and information on placental pathology. I make this comment because I found that the rival book by Blaustein does not have the same quality pictures (they are in black and white) and I don't recall much info in placental path. I would recommend this book to any pathologist wanting a good OB/GYN path reference book. Crum has some different ideas about cervical neoplasia from most folks (at least in the places I've trained and practiced), but this text, purchased as an alternative to Kurman's Blaustein book (which I've never thought was a good read), has been a really pleasant suprise!!! The coverage of ovarian neoplasia and benign endometrium are very nice. Illustrations are wonderful and numerous---there is also a CD ROM, but I just haven't used it. A bargain for what you get!!!
	Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Systemic Disease by: Dan O'Connor MS PT ATC, Louise Fincher EdD ATC LAT publisher: Slack Incorporated, published: 2008-02-15 ISBN: 1556427700 sales rank: 501133 Product Description Written specifically for athletic trainers, the updated second edition of Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Systemic Disease emphasizes practical knowledge; development of clinical skills, including evaluation and treatment; and development of clinical decision-making abilities. Inside Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition, you will find an expanded discussion of the pathophysiology associated with general medical conditions, as well as case studies which facilitate the student?s ability to formulate a differential diagnosis and make clinical decisions. Dr. Daniel P. O?Connor and Dr. A. Louise Fincher have incorporated all of the didactic and psychomotor competencies listed within the General Medical Conditions and Pathology of Injuries and Illness domains from the Fourth Edition of the NATA Educational Competencies into this unique text. Competencies that are addressed throughout the text are conveniently listed at the beginning of each chapter in which they are referenced. Individual lab activities are included within some chapters to aid in the development of the psychomotor skills related to evaluating general medical illnesses. Instructors will enjoy new ancillary materials such as test bank questions and PowerPoint slides. What?s New in the Second Edition: ? New chapters on pharmacology; dermatology; and eyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth ? Integration of NATA Position Statements and Consensus Statements ? Expanded discussion on the physical exam, including detailed instructions for evaluation procedures ? New illustrations and a color atlas ? New icons throughout the text to represent action to be taken by the athletic trainer during an evaluation, such as physician referral or activation of emergency action plan Lab Activities Inside the Second Edition: ? Use of Pharmacology Resources ? Assessment of Temperature ? Assessment of Vital Signs (heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate) ? Cardiac Auscultation ? Pulmonary Auscultation and Percussion ? Peak Flow Expiratory Rate ? Abdominal Auscultation, Percussion, and Palpation ? Urinalysis ? Assessment of Blood Glucose Levels ? Use of the Otoscope ? Use of the Ophthalmoscope ? Sensory Function ? Motor Function ? Reflex Function ? Cranial Nerve Assessment With expanded discussions and case studies, new chapters and lab activities, and an emphasis on the development of clinical skills, the Second Edition of Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Systemic Disease is a must-have for today's athletic training students and clinicians. Review
	Color Atlas of Nerve Biopsy Pathology by: Shin J. Oh publisher: CRC, published: 2001-08-29 ISBN: 0849316766 sales rank: 430825 Product Description As a professional working in the frontlines of tissue diagnosis and in everyday practice, you need a reference that gives you practical information in an easy-to-use format. Containing over 300 photographs, micrographs, and line drawings, including over 60 color illustrations, Color Atlas of Nerve Biopsy Pathology supplies a clear picture of commonly used techniques for nerve biopsies. You get new diagnostic techniques and clinicopathological correlations all in a framework designed for quick reference and easy learning. Providing all the practical information you need from A to Z, Color Atlas of Nerve Biopsy Pathology describes how to:operform a nerve biopsyohandle specimensoprocess the nerve by frozen sections, by paraffin sections, and by semi-thin sectionsThe book delineates the general pathological features of peripheral nerve disorders and the diagnostic capability and limitations of the nerve biopsy. It details the typical pathological features of each disease by presenting color photographs and example cases that provide a brief clinical history and pertinent electrophysiological and other laboratory data. The exhaustively illustrated color format provides you with immediate information in reaching a definitive diagnosis. Unlike other books on this subject, this one contains frozen section materials, case histories, teased nerve illustrations, and newly described neuropathies. The author brings twenty-five years of experience in the lab and teaching to the development of this atlas. In the lab or in the classroom, on the front lines of tissue diagnosis, Color Atlas of Nerve Biopsy Pathology provides you with the information you need clearly, concisely, and conveniently. Review As a pathology resident and neuropathology fellow I find this book to be extremely helpful. It is one of the very few and more recent published books available in this area with numerous high-quality pictures and sufficient information about a broad variety of nerve diseases. The text is well written, clear and concise, and more importantly, easy to read. The book is very useful for the pathologist trying to introduce the techniques of sural nerve biopsy in the laboratory. It goes over the biopsy procedure, histological processing, staining fresh-frozen and paraffin sections, processing the nerve for semithin and electron microscopy sections. It also talks about the nerve fiber teasing procedure. It is an excellent resource for concise summaries of the clinicopathological correlation hallmarks including electrophysiological findings of a wide variety of conditions explained based on several cases for each chapter, making this book a good resource for neurology residents and fellows. In addition, there are a number of handy summary tables in each section. The overall layout of the book is clear and visually appealing. I strongly recommend this book for those seeking knowledge in nerve pathology and clinical correlations. I enjoyed "reading" and "studying" Dr. Oh's book, "Color Atlas of Nerve Biopsy Pathology" very much. This book provides very useful information to every neurophysiologist and neuropathologist for daily practice. In fact, I learned practical tips on obtaining nerve specimens and nerve fiber teasing, and on interpretation of nerve biopsy from this book. Compared with other books on nerve biopsy, this book provides rich information with many clinically oriented example-cases on various neuropathies, such as vasculitic neuropathy, demyelinating neuropathy, toxic neuropathy etc. We can first study case presentation of a brief clinical history and electrophysiological findings, followed by case analysis, nerve biopsy, finial diagnosis and author's comments. During the reading, from clinical presentation to final diagnosis, I enjoyed "learning" and "experiencing" the process of diagnosis with Dr. Oh. Many tips on neuropathy written in the book should be worthwhile to every neurologist for everyday practice. I strongly recommend "reading", "studying" and "purchasing" this book. Dr. Oh's book does provide basic concepts that every pathologist and neurologist should know about nerve biopsy. In fact, this is the only color atlas book available with up-to-date informations regarding nerve biopsy, nerve teasing and semithin sections. It provides comprehensive understanding of the various topics from the nerve biopsy procedure to the interpretation. There is also a clinico-pathological correlation of cases commonly encountered in the clinical practice, which is rarely observed in other books. Language is easy to read. Dr. Oh, with his wide experience, was able to collect hundreds of pictures with varying examples from normal biopsies to the most interesting diseases. Among the various books which attempted to address the same issues, I found Dr Oh's book most informative and clinically oriented. I enjoyed reading it and learned many caveats on the nerve pathology. I strongly recommend it. Laís Regina Rocha de Carvalho,MD Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
	An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations (The Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine Series) by: Leonard C. Sperling publisher: Informa HealthCare, published: 2003-03-24 ISBN: 1842142038 sales rank: 713067 Product Description Diagnosing and treating hair disorders is an essential component of both medical and cosmetic dermatology practice. Since this is a subject that is rarely or only superficially covered during residency training, the pathologists and dermatopathologists who must evaluate specimens submitted with a clinical diagnosis of hair disease often find a gap in their knowledge. The submitting dermatologist frequently must act as pathologist as well as clinician. More than just a book on hair disease, An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations bridges that gap. The first comprehensive review of the microscopic pathology of hair disease, this book serves as a primer, an atlas, and a reference. As a primer, it reviews very basic information, including hair anatomy and the "nuts and bolts" of processing and evaluating specimens. As an atlas, it is rich in photographs demonstrating basic and advanced histologic features of hair disease. And, as a reference, it includes up-to-date information and a review of basic clinical features that provide a clinical-pathologic correlation. With 365 illustrations from the author's personal collection of slides, An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations is the most complete and "user-friendly" resource on hair pathology available. Review
	Tumors of the Central Nervous System (Afip Atlas of Tumor Pathology) by: Peter C., M.D. Burger, Bernd W. Scheithauer publisher: American Registry of Pathology, published: 2007-01 ISBN: 1933477016 sales rank: 434296 Review

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