Biopsy Interpretation of the Thyroid, 3rd Edition is a practical, pattern-based reference for interpreting common and uncommon thyroid biopsies. Written by Sylvia Asa, MD, PhD, Professor of Pathology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and past president of both the Endocrine Pathology Society and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, this text is intended for pathologists, pathology residents, and pathology fellows who diagnose thyroid and parathyroid specimens in academic medical centers, hospital systems, and independent laboratories. It addresses a persistent challenge in diagnostic pathology: distinguishing benign nodules and follicular lesions from papillary and follicular carcinoma variants and rare entities that mimic thyroid disease, all while keeping pace with evolving classification standards.
The third edition covers thyroid core needle biopsies, fine-needle aspiration specimens, and thyroidectomy specimens, with ancillary tools including immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, and flow cytometry, giving readers an integrated diagnostic methodology rather than a single-modality approach. New to this edition are updated WHO classifications reflecting current international nomenclature, expanded parathyroid content across the opening chapters, and Dr. Asa's expanded role as lead author. Reviewers of the series have praised its concise coverage of major aspects of thyroid pathology and its strong representation of both cytological and histological tumor appearances. For residents building subspecialty expertise, fellows preparing for board exams, and practicing pathologists who need dependable guidance on uncommon lesions, this edition offers a current, image-driven path to diagnostic confidence.
Features:
- Interprets common thyroid biopsies and uncommon lesions that mimic thyroid disease, using a pattern-based approach across cytology and surgical specimens
- Integrates immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, and flow cytometry into a single diagnostic framework
- Reflects updated WHO classifications and expanded parathyroid coverage across the introductory chapters
- Written by Sylvia Asa, MD, PhD, past president of the Endocrine Pathology Society and USCAP, drawing on decades of academic and diagnostic expertise
- Supports residency and fellowship training, board preparation, and quality assurance protocols in surgical pathology practice
Added To Your Cart