Mediastinal Lesions, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017 Diagnostic Pearls for Interpretation of Small Biopsies and Cytology

This book addresses the current concepts in tissue acquisition, diagnosis, and classification of mediastinal lesions in small biopsies including cytology. Examples of mediastinal diseases that are either more common, more challenging to diagnose, or have a differential diagnosis that is important and might require different modes of treatment are highlighted. The knowledge of some key morphologic features and immunohistochemical pitfalls will be helpful for the practicing pathologist to tackle this challenge. The general workup of a mediastinal biopsy and the workup of major disease groups in mediastinal pathology which the general pathologist should be familiar with is discussed. Morphologic and, if applicable, immunophenotypic and molecular features that can help to distinguish these disease entities are highlighted. Furthermore, the reader will learn about the pertinent clinical implications of the diseases. Mediastinal Lesions: Diagnostic Pearls for Interpretation of SmallBiopsies and Cytology will be a reference guide for pathologists, pathologists-in-training, and allied professionals, including oncologists, pulmonologists, surgeons, and radiologists. 

Introduction.- Biopsy Techniques.- Radiologic Features of Mediastinal Lesions.- Cytologic Features of Mediastinal Lesions.- Thymic Lesions.- Germ Cell Tumors.- NUT Midline Carcinomas.- Lymphoma.- Non-neoplastic/Inflammatory Lesions.- Soft Tissue Tumors and Nerve Sheath Tumors.- Summary.

Provides key morphologic features and immunohistochemical pitfalls Written by experts in the field Provides pertinent clinical implications of these diseases