Quick Compendium of Surgical Pathology

Book excerpt: Rarely will you find a volume that offers the unique perspective of a surgeon turned pathologist the way that ASCP Quick Compendium of Surgical Pathology does. Dr. Ramsburgh, who has served in both roles, provides valuable insights about the essential information that must be shared between the two specialties in intraoperative consultation and handling of specimens. This is an easy-to-use book that includes diagnostically relevant information about many entities, including: Information gleaned from "gold standard" references in the field Complete clinicopathologic data, concisely expressed Differential diagnostic considerations encountered in practice Support for interpreting microscopic descriptions in pathology reports The book of choice for those studying for board exams or maintaining competency in surgical pathology.