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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Histopathology specimens. Clinical, pathological and laboratory aspects |
Editors | Derek C. Allen, R. Iain Cameron |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
Pages | 495-516 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Edition | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319573601 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319573595 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 May 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine