Description

As a new volume in the Advances in Surgical Pathology series, this book will provide a concise and updated review of brain cancer pathologic diagnoses with emphasis on practical issues and recent developments in the field. Each chapter will address the basic diagnostic features, differential diagnoses, and diagnostic pitfalls. The book will also provide a practical and a quick review of recent developments in immunohistochemistry and molecular testing in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Additionally, the book will cover radiologic/pathologic correlations of various tumor entities from generating differential diagnoses to correlating histologic findings to radiographic information. It will provide a rapid summary for residents and fellows to stay up-to-date while in their training and studying for their boards. It will also be applicable to practicing pathologists who want to stay current in the latest testing and diagnostics as well as for those who are required to pass continuing maintenance of certification tests and credentialing.

Key Features
•A practical and quick review of brain cancer for residents, fellows and practicing pathologists
•Four-color illustrations
•Highlights recent advances and emerging technologies in the pathology of brain cancer and their relationship to clinical care.
•Image rich format to allow for better appreciation of histology
•Special focus on the convergence of pathology and radiology
•Updated review of recent development in molecular markers and new tumor entities

Section I. Overview
1 Clinicopathologic overview of brain tumors

Section II. Histopathology
2 Diffuse (infiltrating) gliomas
3 Circumscribed Astrocytomas
4 Ependymomas
5 Other Neuroepithelial Tumors
6 Neuronal/ Mixed Glioneuronal tumors
7 Embryonal Tumors
8 Choroid Plexus Tumors
9 Pineal Region Tumors
10 Sellar and Suprasellar Region Tumors
11 Meningioma
12 Hereditary Syndromes
13 Tumors of cranial and peripheral nerves and other tumors
14 Hematolymphoid and Histiocytic Tumors
15 Central Nervous System Metastasis

Section III. Imaging
16 Correlation of Imaging with Pathology

Section IV. Molecular Pathology
17 Glial Tumors
18 Non-Glial Tumors

Section V. Current Therapy and Prognosis
19 Brain Cancer Treatment