Molecular Surgical Pathology

The field of molecular pathology has grown significantly since 2012,with the advent of complete cancer genome sequencing,new diagnostic molecular tests,and biomarkers for targeted therapy and immunotherapy. This updated second edition of Molecular Surgical Pathology aims to serve as a "quick reference" for pathologists, oncologists, geneticists, primary care physicians, and other medical professionals interested in this specialty, focusing on the practical utility of molecular techniques and molecular biomarkers for tumor classification, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 722 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Since the initial publication of this book in 2012, the field of molecular pathology has experienced an extraordinary expansion. The emergence of comprehensive cancer genome sequencing, innovative diagnostic molecular tests, and biomarkers for targeted therapy and immunotherapy have underscored the indispensable role of molecular tools in both patient care and pathology practice. Moreover, the advent of numerous novel molecular technologies has revolutionized the field of modern pathology. The rapid proliferation of this field has resulted in a significant expansion of our understanding of molecular processes and the emergence of numerous clinical applications in our daily surgical pathology practice. Consequently, this revised second edition of Molecular Surgical Pathology aims to serve as the most comprehensive and authoritative "quick reference" for pathologists, oncologists, geneticists, primary care physicians, and other medical professionals with an interest in this specialized field.

Molecular Surgical Pathology 2nd Edition emphasizes the practical application of molecular techniques and the significance of molecular biomarkers for practicing surgical pathologists. The primary focus lies in the impact of molecular pathology on tumor classification, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management, as well as its implications for personalized care. This concise overview of molecular surgical pathology and molecular classification of tumors across various organ sites will be of immense value to practicing physicians, as well as those in training, including residents and fellows from various disciplines.

Weight: 2374g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031351174
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2023