Thompson Diagnostic Pathology: Head and Neck

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of head and neck pathology, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, and molecular knowledge in this challenging field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, Diagnostic Pathology: Head and Neck, 3rd Edition, is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

• Provides a clear framework for a better understanding of the clinical and histopathologic appearances of more than 315 new and evolving entities of the head and neck and endocrine organs
• Features updated information on recent changes in the field, as well as current information from the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 8th Edition, and the WHO Classification of Head and Neck Tumours, 5th Edition
• Covers numerous new diagnostic entities including intercalated duct carcinoma, sclerosing polycystic adenoma, microsecretory adenocarcinoma, sclerosing microcystic carcinoma, mucinous adenocarcinoma, adamantinoma-like Ewing sarcoma, SMARCB1 and SMARCA4-deficient carcinomas, and HPV-related multiphenotypic sinonasal carcinoma
• Contains major updates on sinonasal tract, salivary gland, and odontogenic tumors; oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and its correct classification and staging; the recent significant reclassification of salivary gland tumors; and odontogenic tumor information
• Places supporting studies into clinical context, with tables and molecular flow charts that assist with management decisions and prognostic outcome predictions
• Includes approximately 3,200 high-quality clinical and histological images, gross pathology images, radiologic images, and full-color drawings to help practicing and in-training pathologists reach a confident diagnosis—as well as more than 2,500 additional images online
• Employs consistently templated chapters, bulleted content, key facts, and annotated images for quick, expert reference at the point of care
• Includes the enhanced eBook version, which allows you to search all text, figures, and references on a variety of devices