Breast Pathology

Based on actual cases drawn from the extensive breast pathology consultation practice at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Breast Pathology covers the full classification of breast tumours and focuses on especially challenging differential diagnoses or unusual and problematic morphologic presentations. Using a pattern-based approach, each case is presented as a difficult diagnostic choice with two or even three possible diagnoses for the pathologist. For each case there is a description illustrating an expert's diagnosis and analysis, along with commentary providing additional context on the evaluation of such specimens. The book places special emphasis on avoiding diagnostic pitfalls. Each case discussion is supported with several high quality colour photomicrographs that facilitate an extensive visual history and learning experience. Brief references to the literature are also included. The book presents a foreword by David L. Page, MD, Professor of Pathology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Key Features of Breast Pathology: Provides a pattern-based approach to solving difficult diagnostic challenges Offers expert guidance to complex diagnoses of breast specimens Emphasises difficult diagnoses and how to avoid diagnostic pitfalls Based on actual cases drawn from breast pathology consultation practice at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Includes over 400 high quality colour photomicrographs Melinda E. Sanders, MD is Associate Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Anatomic Pathology Division, Subspecialty Consultant in Breast Pathology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA. Jean Simpson, MD is Adjunct Professor of Pathology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama; and President, Breast Pathology Consultants, Inc., Nashville, TN, USA.