With its consistent, practical organization and succinct bulleted format, Atlas of Head and Neck Pathology, 4th Edition, is an ideal resource for pathologists in training and in practice. High-quality illustrations with extensive figure legends depict the histological, immunohistochemical, cytologic and diagnostic imaging appearances of every type of head and neck pathology, while the user-friendly format allows for quick access to information. From cover to cover, this comprehensive reference is designed to help you effectively and accurately diagnose a wide range of head and neck disorders, improve your turnaround time when diagnosing a specimen, and facilitate clear reports on prognosis and therapeutic management options to surgical and medical colleagues.




Key Features
Uses a templated approach with standard headings in each chapter, as well as bulleted text for fast retrieval of information.

Explores each entity’s clinical features, pathologic features, ancillary studies, differential diagnoses, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations.

Covers recent advances in molecular diagnostic testing, including capabilities, limitations, and targeted/personalized medicine.

Includes clinical information on treatment and prognosis for a better understanding of the clinical implications of diagnosis.

Incorporates the most current WHO classification systems, as well as new diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis, newly described variants, and new histologic entities.

Shares the knowledge and expertise of new co-author Dr. Juan C. Hernandez-Prera.

Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.


Author Information
By Bruce M. Wenig, MD, Section Head, Head and Neck and Endocrine Pathology, Professor of Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida and Juan C Hernandez-Prera, MD

Section 1. Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
1 Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Sinonasal Tract
2 Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Sinonasal Tract
3 Neoplasms of the Sinonasal Tract
Section 2. Oral Cavity
4 "Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Oral Cavity"
5 "Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Oral Cavity"
6 Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity
7 "Intraoperative Consultation in Oral Cavity Mucosal Lesions"
Section 3. Pharynx, Including Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and Hypopharynx
8 "Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Pharynx"
9 Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Pharynx
10 Neoplasms of the Pharynx
Section 4. The Neck
11 Anatomy of the Neck
12 Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Neck
13 Neoplasms of the Neck
Section 5. Larynx and Trachea
14 "Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Larynx and Trachea"
15 "Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Larynx and Trachea"
16 Neoplasms of the Larynx and Trachea
17 "Intraoperative Consultation of Laryngeal Lesions"
Section 6. Major and Minor Salivary Glands
18 "Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the
Salivary Glands"
19 "Non-Neoplastic Diseases of Salivary Glands"
20 Neoplasms of the Salivary Glands
21 "Intraoperative Consultation in Salivary Glands and Biopsy Diagnosis of Salivary Gland Neoplasms"
Section 7. External, Middle, and Inner Ear
22 Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Ear
23 Non-Neoplastic Diseases of the Ear and Temporal Bone
24 "Neoplasms of the Ear and Temporal Bone"
25 "Immunohistochemistry of Middle Ear Neoplasms"
Section 8. Thyroid Gland
26 Embryology, Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology of the Thyroid Gland
27 "Non-Neoplastic Diseases of the Thyroid Gland"
28 Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland
29 "Thyroid Gland Post Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)-Related Histologic Changes and Intraoperative Consultation"
Section 9. Parathyroid Glands
30 Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Parathyroid Glands
31 General Considerations
32 "Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Parathyroid Glands"
33 Neoplastic Lesions of the Parathyroid Glands
34 "Intraoperative Consultation (Frozen Section)in Parathyroid Gland and Parathyroid Proliferative Disease (PPD)/Hyperparathyroidism"
Section 10. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
35 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes and Selective Inherited Syndromes with Associated Endocrine Neoplasms