Tumors of the Pancreas

In this atlas, Drs Hruban, Pitman and Klimstra succinctly summarize the clinical literature, but concentrate on new entities and concepts since the publication of the previous fascicle in the third series. The illustrations are in colour and the tumours are presented in detail. The continuing importance of tumour morphology in directing molecular studies is appropriately emphasized. In addition to the extensive discussions, illustrations and references, important information has also been provided on normal, gross, histologic and cytologic findings and on pancreatic tumour staging. These discussions complement the author's treatment of the often confusing issue of frozen section interpretation, dissection, and reporting of pancreatic resection specimens and an "unknown" pancreatic biopsy or cytology specimen. The contents include: The Normal Pancreas; Classification of Pancreatic Tumors; Staging; Serous Cystic Neoplasms; Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms; Intraductal Neoplasms; Ductal Adenocarcinoma; Adenocarcinoma Variants; Acinar Neoplasms; Pancreatoblastoma; Solid-pseudopapillary Neoplasms; Endocrine Neoplasms; Nonepithelial and Miscellaneous Neoplasms; Secondary Neoplasms; Non-Neoplastic Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions; Dissection and Reporting of Pancreatic Resection Specimens; and Diagnostic Evaluation of Pancreatic Neoplasms. A serial number provided in each book will allow you to view the online version of each Nontumor fascicle you purchase. You will be able to create your own account on the AFIP Web site, register purchased fascicles and access your virtual library of Nontumor fascicles from anywhere at anytime. This is a free service only available with purchase. The online version features pop-up thumbnail illustrations expandable to full screen, a "smart index" that features more in-depth searches, and references that link directly to PubMed. (IE Browser version 5.0 or Netscape 5 or higher is required.)