Current, cohesive, and comprehensive, this text enables the reader to consult with Dr. Rosen on virtually any pathologic concern. Most chapters discuss specific diseases or disease groupings, reviewing clinical presentation and mammography, epidemiology, gross pathology, microscopic pathology, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Additional chapters discuss broader subjects, such as precancerous breast pathology, staging, prognostic markers, the pathological effects of therapy, and cytologic and needle core diagnosis. More than 2,000 illustrations -- 1,185 in full color -- demonstrate both the standard appearance of lesions and the heterogeneity represented by variant forms. Many entities are shown as they appear grossly, in whole mount histological sections, and, finally, at progressively higher magnifications. This true-to-life perspective is an essential part of accurate diagnosis, prognosis and management.

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