Featuring numerous color photographs and micrographs, this guide for urologists focuses on the information relevant to certification and clinical practice. The book covers a wide range of disorders, emphasizing the clinical significance of pathology knowledge. It also explains the most current neoplasm classification and staging systems. The authors include two pathologists and a urologist. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Here's the first book on urologic pathology designed specifically for urologists! Unlike texts written primarily with pathologists in mind, this new title zeroes in on the precise pathology information that urologists need to know for certification and practice. Authored by two pathologists and a urologist - all well-known authorities in their respective fields - it combines a magnificent collection of full-color gross and microscopic pathology images with concise discussions of clinical implications.
- Explores the full range of congenital, hereditary, inflammatory, degenerative, and benign and malignant neoplastic disorders found in the adrenal glands, kidney, renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, prostate, seminal vesicles, urethra, spermatic cord, testis, testicular adnexae, penis, and scrotum.
- Emphasizes the clinical relevance of pathology knowledge, equipping readers to better understand pathology reports and their significance with respect to patient treatment.
- Delivers more than 500 full-color photographs of gross and microscopic pathologic specimens, representing virtually all of the common and rare entities seen in practice.
- Includes clear explanations of neoplasm classification and staging systems.
