Head and Neck Pathology with Clinical Correlations

Book excerpt: This groundbreaking resource examines the full range of head and neck diseases integrating both pathologic and clinical information for neoplastic as well as non-neoplastic entities. All aspects of pathologic issues are discussedfrom diagnosis to the pathologic parameters that have an impact on patient management. Section One covers general principles, including cellular and molecular biology, epidemiology, ethics, HIV and AIDS, and fine needle aspiration biopsies. Then, Section Two discusses diseases by anatomic sitefrom the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses...through the thyroid and parathyroid...to the ear and temporal lobe and neck. Presents in-depth discussions of pathology with clinical correlationsenabling readers to improve diagnostic accuracy and understand the clinical problems associated with each diagnosis Includes in-depth coverage of gross and microscopic findings, the use of ultrastructural and immunohistochemical techniques in diagnosis and differential diagnosis Offers comprehensive coverage of surgical anatomy, physiology, diagnostic techniques, as well as clinical management Provides guidance on the handling and reporting of resected specimens Features over 1495 illustrations1000 in full colorthat aid in diagnosis Includes an outline at the beginning of each chapter to make information easy to find