Atlas of Orthopedic Pathology

Download or read book Atlas of Orthopedic Pathology written by Lester Eugene Wold and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Edition of this beautifully illustrated atlas has been completely revised and updated to depict the microscopic and macroscopic features of all types of tumours and tumour-like conditions of the bones and joints-both neoplastic and non-neoplastic. Over 900 illustrations and concise descriptions focus on the differential diagnostic aspects of each tumour or lesion and highlight variances in histologies and clinicopathological correlations. Presents concise descriptions of diagnostic criteria - pathological features - differential diagnostic radiologic features - diagnostic histolgical features - special stains and immunohistochemical techniques - biological behavior and follow-up - and treatment and prognosis for each lesion. Offers radiologic correlations for all entities. Features brand-new coverage of non-neoplastic conditions of the bones and joints, including osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis osteoporosis osteomyelitis gout fibrous dysplasia and ankylosing spondylitis Presents completely updated coverage of neoplastic conditions, such as osteoblastoma osteochondroma chondrosarcomas fibrosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma Includes hundreds of excellent photomicrographs-many new to this edition