Surgical Pathology Dissection

This illustrated guide to the preparation, dissection and handling of surgical pathology specimens provides general principles that can be employed to resolve even the most complex problems in dissection and tissue sampling. The descriptive text is augmented by detailed illustrations depicting proper specimen handling techniques. Each chapter features a section on important issues to address in your surgical pathology report and references selected for their pertinent coverage of specimen handling for each organ system. Updated and revised, this second edition includes four added chapters and expanded discussions on: preparation of tissues for molecular analysis; craniofacial bones; heart; transplantation specimens; and the sentinel lymph node. Revisions have been made to conform to suggested guidelines proposed by the College of American Pathologists.