Diagnostic Pathology: Molecular Oncology

This volume in the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series provides a clearer understanding of molecular pathology
as it relates to the transformation and pathogenesis of cancer. Diagnostic Pathology: Molecular Oncology is the first
reference to apply a practical and clinical approach to examining how molecular mutations affect common medical
diseases. Additionally, it identifies the relevant and appropriate molecular tests to perform for a complete work-up in
the era of molecular-targeted therapies. Easy to use and packed with outstanding illustrations, this is an essential
resource for all pathologists or clinicians who need to keep up with the ever-evolving field of molecular medicine.

Key Features
뷫p-to-date information on a variety of topics


뷣ext-generation sequencing for determining gene mutations



뷗iagnostic use of soft tissue mutations



뷫se of solid tissue mutations such as EGFR, BRAF, and KRAS for diagnosis and treatment of different carcinomas and
melanoma



뷞nterpreting newly found mutations in hematopathology such as MYD88 mutations



뷫nderstanding bioinformatics



뷛uidance on selecting the right test(s) at the right time for the right patient




뷖omparisons of molecular testing methods (i.e., FISH testing vs. cytogenetics)



뷢ore than 2,000 images including H&E stains, immunostains, and FISH images



뷙xpert Consult eBook version included with purchase allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from
the book on a variety of devices


Author Information
By Mohammad A Vasef, MD, Director, MGP Fellowship Program, University of New Mexico Health Sciences; Director,
Molecular Diagnostics, TriCore Ref Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Aaron Auerbach, MD, FRCPC, Dipl. Epid.,
Staff Pathologist, Department of Hematopathology, The Joint Pathology Center; Medical Director, Hematocor, Bostwick
Laboratories, Bethesda, Maryland