BookAlain C. Borczuk, Rhonda K. Yantiss, Brian D. Robinson, Theresa Scognamiglio, Timothy M. D'Alfonso, editors.
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.