Diagnostic Histochemistry
Diagnostic Histochemistry
$205.00
USDPathology is an inherently subjective discipline, and therefore is often referred to as both an art and a science. Over the years, laboratory physicians have implemented special tissue stains and molecular techniques to limit subjectivity in the discipline. Beginning in the late 19th century, histochemical stains were developed to assess diagnostic biochemical reactions in tissue. Histochemistry has recently seen a resurgence in popularity because of the higher costs of other newer methods. Today, this technique is used by almost every pathology laboratory across the world. <br>
This book comprehensively covers all diseases for which that technique plays a central role in diagnosis. Every anatomic region is covered in detail with examples of appropriate staining techniques, and the book is heavily illustrated with over 850 color photomicrographs. This is the first monograph to be published on histochemistry in 15 years, and it is the only one that is diagnostically–oriented.
- Emphasizes diagnostic aspects of histochemistry, not technological
- Comprehensive coverage of organ systems, lushly illustrated
- Authors are all experts in other aspects of pathology
- Contains a CD-Rom of all images for downloading to assist in the education activities
Reviews & endorsements
"Exactly what the title promises -- a comprehensive book on diagnostic histochemistry...The purpose of this book is to educate and/or remind pathologists of the clinical usefulness of histochemistry. These are worthy objectives as histochemistry still plays a major role in diagnostic pathology....The book is intended for "young pathologists" (i.e., those in training). It would be very useful, however, for "older pathologists" as a good refresher. It would also appeal to experienced histotechnologists who perform such stains and want further education as to why special stains are still used. The editor and many of the chapter authors are internationally recognized experts in diagnostic pathology....This book is stunningly beautiful."
--Doody's Review Service
"In the world of molecular biology, gene arrays, nanotechnology, automated staining and novel imaging systems, it is heart-warming to see the appearance of a book celebrating the survival of diagnostic staining techniques in histochemistry. It deserves a place in every pathology laboratory and medical library. There are few scientific disciplines where art, aesthetics and science are so intimately combined or have such impact despite their longevity."
--Acta Histochemica
Product details
August 2008Hardback
9780521874106
472 pages
285 × 224 × 32 mm
2.1kg
842 colour illus. 23 tables
Available
Table of Contents
- Part I. Tissue Procurement, Processing, and Staining Techniques Mark R. Wick, Nancy C. Mills and William K. Brix
- Part II. Applied Histochemistry in Anatomic Pathology:
- 1. Diagnostic histochemistry in diseases of the head and neck Bruce M. Wenig
- 2. Diagnostic histochemistry in pulmonary pathology Mark R. Wick
- 3. Diagnostic histochemistry of mediastinal diseases Mark R. Wick and Nancy C. Mills
- 4. Diagnostic histochemistry in cardiac diseases Philip G. Robinson and Azorides R. Morales
- 5. Diagnostic histochemistry in gastrointestinal disorders Patrick L. Fitzgibbons and Jay M. Packer
- 6. Diagnostic histochemistry in hepatic pathology Julia C. Iezzoni
- 7. Diagnostic histochemistry of renal and urologic diseases Helen P. Cathro, Steven S. Shen and Luan D. Truong
- 8. Diagnostic histochemistry of the gynecologic tract Joseph T. Rabban and Charles J. Zaloudek
- 9. Diseases of the male genital system Helen P. Cathro, Mark A. Weiss and Stacy E. Mills
- 10. Diagnostic histochemistry in breast pathology Jamie Shutter and Mark R. Wick
- 11. Applied histochemistry in disorders of the endocrine system Mauro Papotti, Marco Volante and Gianni Bussolati
- 12. Diagnostic histochemistry in dermatopathology Mark R. Wick and James W. Patterson
- 13. Diagnostic histochemistry in myopathic diseases and soft tissue lesions Richard Prayson, Xiaofei Qiu and Elizabeth Montgomery
- 14. Diagnostic histochemistry of hematolymphoid diseases Mark R. Wick, Nathan R. Shumaker and JoAnne M. Davis
- 15. Diagnostic histochemistry in diseases of the nervous system M. Beatriz S. Lopes
- 16. Diagnostic histochemistry in ophthalmic pathology Amy Lin and Robert Folberg.
