Rare Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions in Urological Pathology

Download or read book Rare Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions in Urological Pathology written by Antonio Lopez-Beltran and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to rare tumors and tumor-like conditions of the urinary system and male genital organs. It comprises five chapters, devoted to the kidney, bladder, prostate, testes, and penis. Each chapter begins with a brief overview of “common” tumors and tumor-like conditions and with a section on the classification of both common and rare entities. The main clinical, pathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular findings for each rare tumor or tumor-like condition are then described and discussed. Significant characteristics are also documented by representative high-quality illustrations, with emphasis on those aspects of most relevance to differential diagnosis. In addition, prognostic features are fully covered. Urological Pathology: Rare Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions will be ideal source of core information and practical guidance for residents, fellows, pathologists, urologists, and oncologists.