Handbook Of Pathology, 4/E For Postgraduate Students

This is a concise compilation of important topics for postgraduate students in pathology. It is a collection of topics from the very successful SPARRC (Sri Ramachandra Pathology Annual Rapid Review Course) programme which was conducted for the ninth consecutive year in an online mode.
It includes key points in histopathology of major lesions from each system and other fundamental topics of practical importance such as autopsy, special stains and immunohistochemistry. An approach to lesions has also been included for easy understanding. Various topics in hematology, cytology and transfusion medicine have also been discussed. Some practical aspects of quality control and automation have been presented. A list of must know learning points has been summarized under the heading “Pearls in Pathology”. Discussion of current topics of interest pertaining to molecular diagnosis, flow cytometry, and FISH is an important feature of this book. On popular demand two new chapters “FAQs in Histotechniques” and “Current Updates in Pathology” were added in the third edition along with revised and updated chapter “Medical Renal Disease”. The fourth edition features revised and updated chapters and addition of two new chapters, “Potpourri of Cases” comprising classic gross pictures from each system along with microscopic photographs and “WHO Classification of Tumors” — a ready reckoner for classification of tumors. This edition of the Handbook will be a valuable quick reference for all the postgraduate students in pathology and a friendly guide to the young faculty who wish to refurbish their knowledge in pathology.