BookMukul K. Divatia, Ayhan Ozcan, Charles C. Guo, Jae Y. Ro, editors.
Summary: This book provides a comprehensive overview of pathology of kidney tumors along with radiological features and up to date treatment strategies that enable the readers to avail this information in day to day pathology sign-out as well as interaction with clinical colleagues of different disciplines. It also serves as a referral resource for the current medical or surgical practice while preparing for examinations or maintenance of certification. Written by experts in the field, chapters contain an updated review of important pathologic parameters mandated for diagnosis and reporting with emphasis on updated information regarding new developments in this interesting field. Numerous high-resolution color images aptly illustrate the various pathologic entities and their features as outlined in the text section along with tables that highlight the differential diagnoses and salient ancillary features. Kidney Cancer serves as a quick reference for all categories of readers alike, and provides up-to-date information on renal tumor pathology, radiology and management that are required in daily practice.
Contents:
Surgical Considerations in Renal Tumors
Renal Cell Carcinoma: The Oncologist's Point of View
Normal Anatomy and Histology of the Kidney: Importance for Kidney Tumors
Benign Renal Epithelial / Epithelial and Stromal Tumors
Major Subtypes of Renal Cell Carcinoma
New and Emerging Subtypes of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal Mass Biopsy
Mesenchymal Kidney Tumors
Pediatric Renal Tumors: Diagnostic Updates
Neuroendocrine Kidney Tumors
Hereditary Syndromes Associated with Kidney Tumors
Lymphoid Neoplasms of the Kidney
Tumors of the Renal Pelvis
Non-Neoplastic Changes in Nephrectomy Specimens for Tumors
Application of Immunohistochemistry in Diagnosis of Renal Cell Neoplasms
Cytology of Kidney Tumors
Diagnostic Imaging in Renal Tumors. Molecular Pathology of Kidney Tumors
Targeted Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Specimen Handling: Radical and Partial Nephrectomy Specimens
Staging and Reporting of Renal Cell Carcinomas.