<p>Apply a systematic pattern recognition method to <b>achieve more accurate diagnoses</b> with <b><i>Practical Breast Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach</i></b>. Using a practical, pattern-based organization, this volume in the <b>Pattern Recognition</b> series guides you efficiently and confidently through the evaluation of even the most challenging neoplastic and non-neoplastic specimens in breast pathology, and also highlights patterns crucial to radiologic diagnosis. </p><br><br><ul><li><b>Compare specimens to commonly seen patterns, categorize them accordingly, and turn directly to in-depth diagnostic guidance</b> using the unique, pattern-based Visual Index at the beginning of the book.</li> <p><li><b>Assess key pathologic and clinical aspects of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions</b> with over 530 high-quality, full-color images that help you evaluate and interpret biopsy samples.</li> <p><li><b>Apply the latest techniques and advances in the field</b>, including optimal processing of breast specimens for early detection of breast cancer, the latest molecular diagnosis in breast pathology, and the use of radiology in optimizing detection of breast lesions.</li> <p><li><b>Progress logically</b> from the histological pattern, through the appropriate work-up, around the pitfalls, and to the best diagnosis.</li> <p><li><b>Find the information you're looking for quickly and easily</b> with patterns color-coded to specific entities in the table of context and text and key points summarized in tables, charts, and graphs.</li> <p><li><b>Review all the information essential for completing a sign-out report</b>: clinical findings, pathologic findings, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.</li> <p><li><b>View key diagnostic features associated with les common conditions</b> in a visual encyclopedia of unusual patterns at the end of the book.</li> </ul><br><br><p>Tackle the diagnostic challenges of breast pathology with the pattern recognition approach.</p>