César R. Lacruz, Javier Saénz de Santamaría, Ricardo H. Bardales

Central Nervous System Intraoperative Cytopathology (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer New York
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. September 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781461484295
• Artikelnr.: 43799108

Autorenporträt

César R. Lacruz, MD, PhD, FIAC
Consultant Pathologist, Assistant Professor Pathology
University General Hospital “Gregorio Marañón”, Department of Pathology, Madrid, Spain

Javier Saénz de Santamaría, MD, PhD, FIAC
Director of Anatomic Pathology, Professor of Pathology
University Hospital, Extremadura Medical School, Badajoz, Spain

Ricardo H. Bardales, MD, MIAC
Staff Pathologist
Outpatient Pathology Associates, Sacramento, CA, USA

Inhaltsangabe

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.