Pathology Case Reports: Beyond the Pearls is a case-based reference that covers the key material essential for USMLE and exam preparation. Focusing on the practical information you need to know, it teaches how to analyze a clinical vignette, sharpening your clinical decision-making skills and helping you formulate an evidence-based approach to realistic patient scenarios. Covers core, high-yield content in a practical, concise, easy-to-read manner. Features case scenarios, clinical pearls, tables, imaging, microscopic and gross illustrations, as well as Beyond the Pearls tips and secrets (all evidence-based with references) that provide deep coverage of core material. Teaches how to learn with a patient-focused, clinical approach, including a thorough discussion of the underlying pathology for every case. Includes questions throughout the case that put you in the physician's place and demonstrate the decision making that is needed both in the hospital and on exams. Cases have been carefully chosen and cover scenarios and questions frequently encountered on the USMLE, shelf exams, and clinical practice, integrating both basic science and clinical pearls. Written and edited by experienced teachers and clinicians; each case has been reviewed by board certified attending/practicing physicians. Case Reports: Beyond the Pearls titles are ideal for all medical students, especially those in case-based, problem-based, or integrated courses, and during clinical rotations.  Student ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
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1. Introduction to Pathology/Primer a. Definitions (Benign/Malignant, Biopsy/Excision/Resections) b. Ancillary studies (Immunohistochemistry, Special Stains, Molecular Studies) c. Interpretation of pathology report 2. Oral Cavity/ENT a. Tongue/Leukoplakia b. Salivary glands c. Nasal polyps 3. Gastrointestinal System, Liver and Pancreas a. Pancreatitis b. Pancreatic neoplasms c. Hepatitis (infectious/autoimmune) d. Gallbladder diseases e. Esophagus f. Stomach g. Small bowel h. Colon 4. Male Genital System a. Testicular neoplasms b. Prostate 5. Female Genital System a. Vulvar/Vaginal neoplasia b. Cervix c. Uterus (benign and malignant tumors) d. Ovaries e. Gyn pap smears 6. Breast a. Fibrocystic change b. Benign tumors c. Malignant tumors d. Gynecomastia 7. Genitourinary System a. Glomerular Diseases b. Renal cell carcinoma c. Bladder tumors 8. Respiratory System a. Obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD/Asthma) b. Intersitital lung disease c. Infectious (Pneumo, Crypto, Histo, Aspergillus) d. Tumors e. Pleural based lesions f. Sarcoid 9. Musculoskeletal System a. Bone forming tumors b. Cartilage forming tumors c. Fibrous and Fibrous-osseous tumors d. Gout/Pseudogout e. Fatty tumors (lipoma/liposarcoma) f. Synovial sarcoma 10. Skin a. Dermatoses (acute, inflammartory, infectious) b. Blistering (bullous) disorders c. Malignant epithelial tumors (SCC,BCC) d. Melanocytic lesions 11. Nervous System a. Tumors b. Degenerative diseases/dementias 12. Hematopoietic System a. Red blood cell disorders/ Anemias b. White blood cell disorders 13. Endocrine System a. Thyroid b. Parathyroid c. Adrenal gland d. MEN syndromes
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A high-yield, case-based review ideal for USMLE and shelf preparation

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780323754897
Publisert
2020-10-20
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Vekt
630 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
592

Biographical note

Monisha Bhanote is a triple board certified physician with expertise in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology, Cytopathology and Integrative Medicine. She has experience working in private practice and academia for over two decades implementing best practices for clinicians. She has been featured in numerous online publications, educational courses and medical journals. She was the prime pathology contributor to the first Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls. Dr. Bhanote now brings her expertise to the current Pathology Case Reports, where taking pathology from a clinical perspective allows the reader to integrate their learning into practice. David Hicks is a senior faculty member at the U of Rochester and has contributed to and authored Elsevier texts. He is Director of IHC-ISH Laboratory and Breast Subspecialty Service at URMC. His innovative approaches to improving efficiency and quality in surgical pathology have been highlighted in publications and invited lectures sponsored by national pathology organizations. He has implemented a subspecialty-based surgical pathology system, combining disease-specific diagnostic and prognostic expertise with translational research based on organ systems and disease categories.