Acclaim for the first edition:Succinct well organized and easy-to-follow...of the highest
quality...recommended. -- RadiologyExcellent histologic illustrations and concise
text...provides a firm foundation in fundamental concepts.-- American Journal of
RoentgenologyRemarkable...splendid illustrations provide large views of the lesions...good
reference for any clinician interested in breast pathology. -- Surgical and Radiologic
AnatomyFocused on a modern interdisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing diseases of
the breast this concise book builds on the high standard set in the previous edition. It
provides a complete foundation in the basic principles radiologic appearance and underlying
pathology of breast disease without overwhelming non-pathologist members of the team with
excessive detail. For effective communication at every level Practical Breast Pathology
Second Editionprovides the clear information case examples and superbillustrations that make
it an ideal clinical problem solver.Special features of the second edition:High-quality
examples of modern multimodality radiology (digital mammography ultrasound and magnetic
resonance imaging) correlated with large-format 2D and 3D histologic slidesNew findings on such
clinically important topics as the lobar nature of breast carcinoma multifocality diffuse
carcinomas and extent of disease concept of the sick lobe and more Introduction of the
molecular classification of invasive breast cancerDiscussion of prognostic and predictive
factors in breast carcinoma such as hormone receptors and HER2 statusUpdates on preoperative
diagnosis including intact biopsy and radiologic assessment of the extent and distribution of
lesionsEnriched with new information and stunning illustrations in every chapter Practical
Breast Pathology Second Edition is a key link in the exchange between pathologists
radiologists oncologistsand breast surgeons as well as residents and trainees. It provides an
essential framework for understanding the mammographic-pathologic correlation leading to
increased cooperation among clinical team members and significantly improved outcomes for
patients.
