Description

The clinical interpretation of bone and bone marrow biopsies contributes valuable information to the diagnostic puzzle in patients under investigation in a wide range of contexts from haematology and internal medicine, to orthopaedics, rheumatology and oncology. This fully revised and updated second edition of Biopsy Interpretation of Bone and Bone Marrow builds on the features of its successful predecessor with high-quality photomicrographs, descriptive text and key references. The authors of this comprehensive and practical book ably demonstrate the scope and importance of biopsy interpretation in their field of expertise. This edition also has a number of new features: Extensive cytogenetic information and indications for flow cytometry, in addition to clinical correlations, A "biopsy checklist" for each condition indicates what to look for in the biopsy sections, Coverage of the entire range of bone and bone marrow disorders, A majority of new high quality illustrations, including photomicrographs, Guidance on which techniques are most likely to provide definitive results in any given situation, Full and up to date discussion of immunohistology.