This book covers the full spectrum of benign and malignant conditions of the central nervous system with an emphasis on common disorders. It contains useful algorithms that guide the reader through the differential diagnosis of common and uncommon entities.

The Essentials in Cytopathology book series fulfills the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of site specific topics in cytopathology. These guide books fit into the lab coat pocket and are ideal for portability and quick reference. Each volume is heavily illustrated with a full color art program, while the text follows a user-friendly outline format.

Central Nervous System Intraoperative Cytopathology covers the full spectrum of benign and malignant conditions of the CNS with emphasis on common disorders. The volume is heavily illustrated and contains useful algorithms that guide the reader through the differential diagnosis of common and uncommon entities encountered in the field of intraoperative neuro-cytopathology. This book will be a valuable quick reference for pathologists, cytopathologists, and fellows and trainees dealing with this exigent field.

Since the successful First Edition, the advances in radiological, clinical, morphological, and molecular aspects of CNS diseases, as well as the increasing options for different treatments modalities require updating of textbooks and revision of diagnostic algorithms.

** To reach this aim, Central Nervous System Intraoperative Cytopathology, Second Edition features the incorporation of 3 new chapters, 2 appendices, and all new full-color images in the text with updates of new diagnostic information according to 2016 WHO classification of CNS tumors. This fully updated edition also includes expanded clinic-radiological approach, recent biomarkers, and cytological features of new WHO entities.

In summary, the text has been extensively revised and largely rewritten to offer the practicing pathologist a concise summary of the critical information needed to recognize and interpret the current exigent field of intraoperative neurocytopathology.

Published in the Essentials in Cytopathology book series Extensively revised and updated new edition Concise and easy to use All illustrations are in full color

Autorentext

César R. Lacruz

Complutense University Scholl of Medicine

Madrid, Spain

Javier Saénz de Santamaría

Complejo Hospitalario Universitario

Avenida de Elvas s/n

Badajoz, Spain

Ricardo H. Bardales

Outpatient Pathology Associates / Precision Pathology

Sacramento, CA

USA

Inhalt
Introduction to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology.- Clinical and Radiological Approach to CNS Intraoperative Diagnosis.- Specimen Handling and Optimal Processing.- Algorithmic Approach to CNS Intraoperative Cytopathology.- Normal Brain and Gliosis.- Astrocytic Tumors.- Oligodendroglial Tumors.- Ependymal Tumors.- Other Gliomas.- Choroid Plexus Tumors.- Neuronal and Mixed Neuronal-Glial Tumors.- Embryonal (Primitive) Tumors.- Meningiomas.- Nonmeningotelial Mesenchymal Tumors.- Germ Cell Tumors.- Lymphomas and Histiocytic Tumors.- Nerve Sheath Tumors of the Craniospinal Axis.- Metastatic Tumors.- Benign Cystic Lesions.- Infectious, Inflammatory, and Reactive Lesions.- Pineal Region.- Sellar Region.- Spine and Epidural Space.- Appendix A: Diagnoses that May Change the Surgical Approach.- Appendix B: Troubleshooting with CNS Intraoperative Consultation.