Main description:

Each volume in this richly illustrated series, sponsored by the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology, provides an organ-based approach to the cytologic and histologic diagnosis of small tissue samples including fine-needle aspiration biopsy, cell block samples and core, pinch and forceps biopsies. This volume provides a practical approach to preparing and assessing pancreatic aspiration, core biopsy and brushing samples. Benign, pre-malignant and malignant entities are presented in a well-organized and standardized format supported with high-resolution color photomicrographs, tables, tabulated specific morphologic criteria and appropriate ancillary testing algorithms. Example vignettes allow the reader to assimilate the diagnostic principles in a case-based format. This unique series strengthens the bridge between surgical pathology and cytopathology, providing the pathologist with the ability to diagnose small tissue samples with confidence. The CD-ROM packaged with the printed book contains all the images in a downloadable format, making this a valuable resource for practicing and trainee pathologists.

Contents:

1. Introduction: principles and practices for small tissue samples in the diagnosis of pancreatic masses Brian Morse and Junsung Choi; 2. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of the pancreas Abdurrahman Kadayifci and William R. Brugge; 3. Tissue handling and processing; 4. Ancillary studies; 5. Cytology and histology of the normal pancreas, and contaminants; 6. Non-neoplastic mass lesions; 7. Cystic lesions; 8. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and variants; 9. Solid nonductal epithelial neoplasia; 10. Secondary neoplasia (metastases, direct extension of adjacent tumors, and lymphoreticular lesions); 11. Mesenchymal neoplasia; Index.