Biopsy Interpretation of the Lymph Node, 1st Εdition, Biopsy Interpretation Series

A new volume in the highly regarded Biopsy Interpretation Series, Biopsy Interpretation of the Lymph Node provides concise, abundantly illustrated information on the pathologic approach to diagnosis for these frequently encountered biopsies. Practical and well organized, this highly readable volume edited by Drs. Rebecca L. King, Anamarija M. Perry, and Lauren B. Smith, addresses both common and unusual issues that arise in the day-to-day interpretation of non-neoplastic and neoplastic lymph node biopsies, teaching the best diagnostic practices as well as how to avoid the most common pitfalls. Focusing on the daily tasks and needs of the general pathologist, it provides a solid foundation for clinical diagnostic decision making.

• Frames each diagnosis in its most common clinical context, explaining how the pathology can be used to make key clinical management decisions
• Features high-quality photomicrographs and illustrations throughout—more than 400 images in all
• Covers the pattern-based approach to lymph node evaluation, giving special emphasis to differential diagnosis and limitations of small biopsies
• Addresses diagnostic methods and ancillary studies used in lymph node pathology such as immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, FISH, and molecular studies
• Provides eBook access to questions and answers for self-assessment and exam review

Contents

Contributors ..........................................................................................vii
Preface .....................................................................................................ix
Acknowledgments ................................................................................xi
1 Lymph Node Evaluation ........................................................................ 1
2 Diagnostic Methods and Ancillary Studies ......................................... 37
3 Benign Diseases Involving Lymph Node ............................................. 50
4 Precursor Lymphoid Neoplasms, Myeloid Sarcoma,
and Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm .......................... 105
5 Mature B- cell Neoplasms .................................................................. 131
6 Mature T- cell Neoplasms ................................................................... 236
7 Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma and Nodular Lymphocyte
Predominant B- cell Lymphoma ........................................................ 283
8 Lymphoproliferative Disorders Associated With
Immunodeficiency ............................................................................ 314
9 Histiocytic and Dendritic Cell Neoplasms ......................................... 340
Appendix 1 ............................................................................................... 359
Index ......................................................................................................... 369