Frozen section pathology : diagnostic challenges / Alain C. Borczuk, Rhonda K. Yantiss, Brian D. Robinson, Theresa Scognamiglio, Timothy M. D'Alfonso, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Borczuk, Alain C.

Yantiss, Rhonda K.

Robinson, Brian D.

Scognamiglio, Theresa.

D'Alfonso, Timothy M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Frozen tissue sections.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (455 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, 2021.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This book provides guidance regarding the approach to common scenarios encountered in the frozen section laboratory while underscoring diagnostic pitfalls and providing the proper level of diagnostic information to ensure clear communication. Given the use of frozen section in molecular and research pathology, the text also serves as a guide for morphologic examination. Written by experts in the field, the book is organized according to organ system with additional chapters discussing the roles of digital pathology and molecular assays. Each chapter is extensively illustrated to highlight key points that facilitate interpretation and highlight areas for potential error. The goal of this book is to help trainees understand the need for mastery of this unique diagnostic tool, and to aid pathologists who cover frozen section convert practical information provided into diagnostic improvements. Frozen Section Pathology is a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review and serves as a valuable resource for the general surgical pathologist with frozen section responsibilities as well as surgeons who regularly utilize frozen section.

Contents:

Technique of Intraoperative Consultation

Quality Assurance in Frozen section

Intraoperative Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Intraoperative Evaluation of the Liver, Extrahepatic Bile Ducts, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

Head and Neck Pathology

Thyroid and Parathyroid

Frozen Section of Breast and Sentinel Lymph Node

Genitourinary Pathology

Frozen section in lung and pleural pathology

Frozen Sections in Neuropathology

Frozen Section in Gynecologic Pathology

Dermatopathology

Frozen Sections in Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology

Frozen Section and Intraoperative Consultation in Hematopathology

Frozen Sections in Kidney Transplantation

Intra-operative consultation and molecular pathology.

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 14, 2021).

Other Format:

Print version: Borczuk, Alain C. Frozen Section Pathology

ISBN:

9783030713089

3030713083

OCLC:

1250075074

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.