Lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow

Lakshmi Venkatraman*, Damian T. McManus

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This chapter outlines the anatomy, clinical presentation, and relevant clinical investigations. Details of both non-neoplastic and neoplastic pathological conditions affecting lymph nodes, spleen and bone marrow are given. Clinical considerations in obtaining the diagnostic biopsy and therapeutic resection specimens are outlined, with details of their handling and dissection in the histopathology laboratory. This is correlated with relevant histopathology reports, giving summary of core prognostic and patient management items. Current WHO and TNM classifications are referenced.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHistopathology specimens. Clinical, pathological and laboratory aspects
EditorsDerek C. Allen, R. Iain Cameron
PublisherSpringer International Publishing AG
Pages495-516
Number of pages22
Edition3
ISBN (Electronic)9783319573601
ISBN (Print)9783319573595
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 May 2017
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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