Frozen Section Pathology: Diagnostic Challenges

Diagnostic Challenges

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This book provides guidance regarding the approach to common scenarios encountered in the frozen section laboratory while underscoring diagnostic pitfalls and providing the proper level of diagnostic information to ensure clear communication. Given the use of frozen section in molecular and research pathology, the text also serves as a guide for morphologic examination. Written by experts in the field, the book is organized according to organ system with additional chapters discussing the roles of digital pathology and molecular assays. Each chapter is extensively illustrated to highlight key points that facilitate interpretation and highlight areas for potential error. The goal of this book is to help trainees understand the need for mastery of this unique diagnostic tool, and to aid pathologists who cover frozen section convert practical information provided into diagnostic improvements.
Frozen Section Pathology is a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review and serves as a valuable resource for the general surgical pathologist with frozen section responsibilities as well as surgeons who regularly utilize frozen section.

About the Author

Alain C. Borczuk, MD
Weill Cornell Medicine
Department of Pathology
New York, NY
USA
Rhonda K. Yantiss, MD
Weill Cornell Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
New York, NY
USA
Brian D. Robinson, MD
Weill Cornell Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
New York, NY
USA
Theresa Scognamiglio, MDWeill Cornell MedicineDepartment of PathologyNew York, NY
USA
Timothy M. D'Alfonso, MDMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Department of Pathology
New York, NY
USA

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This book provides guidance regarding the approach to common scenarios encountered in the frozen section laboratory while underscoring diagnostic pitfalls and providing the proper level of diagnostic information to ensure clear communication. Given the use of frozen section in molecular and research pathology, the text also serves as a guide for morphologic examination. Written by experts in the field, the book is organized according to organ system with additional chapters discussing the roles of digital pathology and molecular assays. Each chapter is extensively illustrated to highlight key points that facilitate interpretation and highlight areas for potential error. The goal of this book is to help trainees understand the need for mastery of this unique diagnostic tool, and to aid pathologists who cover frozen section convert practical information provided into diagnostic improvements. Frozen Section Pathology is a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review and serves as a valuable resource for the general surgical pathologist with frozen section responsibilities as well as surgeons who regularly utilize frozen section.