Lacruz / Saénz de Santamaría / Bardales Central Nervous System Intraoperative Cytopathology

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4614-8429-5
Verlag: Springer US
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 283 Seiten

Reihe: Medicine (R0)

The Essentials in Cytopathology book series fulfills the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of site specific topics in cytopathology. These guide books fit into the lab coat pocket and are ideal for portability and quick reference. Each volume is heavily illustrated with a full color art program, while the text follows a user-friendly outline format.  

Central Nervous System Intraoperative Cytopathology covers the full spectrum of benign and malignant conditions of the CNS with emphasis on common disorders. The volume is heavily illustrated and contains useful algorithms that guide the reader through the differential diagnosis of common and uncommon entities encountered in the field of intraoperative neuro-cytopathology. Central Nervous System Intraoperative Cytopathology is a valuable quick reference for pathologists, cytopathologists, and fellows and trainees dealing with this exigent field.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lacruz, César R.

Saénz de Santamaría, Javier

Bardales, Ricardo H.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology.- Clinical, Radiologic, and Technical Considerations.- Algorithmic Approach to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology.- Normal Brain and Gliosis.- Astrocytic Tumors.- Oligodendroglial Tumors.- Ependymal Tumors.- Choroid Plexus Tumors.- Neuronal and Glioneural Tumors.- Embryonal Tumors.- Meningeal Tumors.- CNS Germ Cell Tumors.- Tumors of the Hematopoietic System.- Tumors of the Cranial and Spinal Nerves.- Tumors of the Pineal Region.- Tumors of the Sellar Region.- Metastatic Tumors.- Benign Cystic Lesions.- Non-Neoplastic Disorders.- Extradural Mass Lesions Compressing the Spinal Cord.

Über Autor(innen)

César R. Lacruz, MD, PhD, FIAC Consultant Pathologist, Assistant Professor PathologyUniversity General Hospital “Gregorio Marañón”, Department of Pathology, Madrid, SpainJavier Saénz de Santamaría, MD, PhD, FIAC Director of Anatomic Pathology, Professor of Pathology University Hospital, Extremadura Medical School, Badajoz, SpainRicardo H. Bardales, MD, MIAC Staff PathologistOutpatient Pathology Associates, Sacramento, CA, USA