Within pathology education, a wide gap exists between the way in which pathology is taught in medical school and the learning requirements for practice as a resident. As a consequence, those who enter residency are often painfully unprepared. The Quick Reference Handbook for Surgical Pathologists covers the basic facts that the resident will be expected to know from the outset. It lays a sound foundation for practical pathology by providing a platform on which further knowledge can be built. The emphasis is on key points and useful pearls. Essential information is provided on immunohistochemical stains, special stains, grading systems, prognostic factors, differential diagnosis, recognition of microorganisms, tumor syndromes, and tumor genetics. Extensive use is made of easy-to-ready graphics and tables, and 100 color illustrations complement the text. Web resources and an illustrated glossary are also included.

From the contents:
Immunostains: Introduction

Immunostains: Antibody Index
Special Stains
Grading
Potpourri of Quick Morphologic References
Tumor Syndromes
Tumor Genetics and Cytogenetics
Potpourri of Quick Clinical References for Pathologists
Pathology Web Resources
CTP Coding
Illustrated Glossary of Histopathologic Descriptors.