Intra-Operative Neuropathology for the Non-Neuropathologist [electronic resource] : A Case-Based Approach /
Welsh, Cynthia T.editor.
 This volume acquaints the non-neuropathologist with the advantages of clinical-radiologic-pathologic correlation in neuropathology specimens, particularly in the intra-operative environment. This volume covers the enormous and sometimes insurmountable artifacts involed with freezing tissue, especially central nervous system tissue and how a good cytology preparation can add to, or even supply in isolation, a diagnosis. The text presents how to perform, and stain the cytologic preparations, and how to interpret them. The advantages and disadvantages of both frozen sections and cytologic preparations of various kinds are discussed. The presentation and format is very visual with diagrams, tables (including pearls and pitfalls), and many figures (therefore easy reading). An introductory chapter presents the pros and cons of supplemental cytology, the advantages and disadvantages of frozen sections, and the artifacts in both. Also included is an argument for knowing what the scans reveal and the impact of relevant patient history. The volume uses a case-based approach to show correlation between scan, history, frozen section and cytologic preparations. With the combination of extensive correlation of scans, cytology and frozen section with differential diagnosis, and analysis of the information crucial to the neurosurgeon in a case-based approach and with a special chapter written by a neuroradiologist, this volume is unique in presentation and utility and will be of great value to the trainee in pathology (residents/fellows), and practicing pathologists who include neuropathology in their practice, but do not have formal fellowship training in neuropathology.
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Intra-Operative Neuropathology for the Non-Neuropathologist; Preface; Contents; Contributors; 1: The Role of Clinical-Pathologic Correlation and Use of Cytologic Preparations in Intraoperative Neuropathology Consultation; Summary Points (Steps to Achieve the Best Answer Possible for the Patient); General References; Journal Articles; Books; 2: Neuroradiology as a Tool in Neuropathologic Diagnosis of Intracranial Masses; Introduction; Basics of CT and MRI; CT Terminology; MRI Terminology; Distinguishing Imaging Features; Edema; Shape; Density/Signal Intensity; Flow-Voids; Enhancement Patterns
DiffusionPerfusion; Intra-axial Supratentorial Masses; Low-Grade Astrocytoma (Fig. 2.23); Oligodendroglioma (Fig. 2.24); High-Grade Glioma/Gbm (Figs. 2.8 , 2.25 , and 2.26); Ganglioglioma (Fig. 2.27); DNET (Fig. 2.28); Central Neurocytoma (Fig. 2.29); PCNSBCL (Figs. 2.10 , 2.18 , and 2.30); Metastasis (Figs. 2.2 , 2.11 , 2.12 , and 2.31); Abscess (Figs. 2.6 , 2.15 , 2.21 , and 2.32); Infarct (Figs. 2.7 and 2.13); Tumefactive Demyelinating Lesion (Figs. 2.9 , 2.17 , and 2.33); PML (Fig. 2.34); Intra-axial Infratentorial Masses; PA (Figs. 2.20 and 2.35); Medulloblastoma (Figs. 2.19 and 2.36)
Ependymoma (Fig. 2.37)Hemangioblastoma (Fig. 2.38); Subependymoma (Fig. 2.39); Metastasis (Figs. 2.11 and 2.31); Extra-axial Supra/Infratentorial Masses; Meningioma (Figs. 2.5 and 2.40); Systemic Lymphoma (Fig. 2.41); Extra-axial Metastasis (Fig. 2.42); Choroid Plexus Papilloma (Fig. 2.43); Schwannoma (Fig. 2.44); Extra-axial Sella /Skull Base/ Pineal Masses; Pituitary Adenoma (Fig. 2.45); Parasellar Meningioma (Fig. 2.46); Cavernous Sinus Hemangioma (Fig. 2.47); Parasellar Schwannoma (Fig. 2.48); Craniopharyngioma (Fig. 2.49); Plasmacytoma/Multiple Myeloma (Fig. 2.50); Chordoma (Fig. 2.51)
Chondrosarcoma (Fig. 2.52)Olfactory Neuroblastoma (Fig. 2.53); Pineoblastoma (Fig. 2.54); Germ Cell Tumor (Fig. 2.55); Spinal Masses; Schwannoma (Fig. 2.56); Myxopapillary Ependymoma (Fig. 2.57); Meningioma (Fig. 2.58); Ependymoma (Fig. 2.59); Astrocytoma (Fig. 2.60); Hemangioblastoma (Fig. 2.61); References; 3: The Supratentorial Mass in an Adult; Case 3A A 36-Year-Old Male with an Incidental Frontal Lesion; Clinical History; What Is Your Diagnosis?; Figure Discussion; Scans; Pathology; Diagnosis: Low-Grade Astrocytoma; Differential Diagnosis: Gliosis
Differential Diagnosis: OligodendrogliomaDifferential Diagnosis: Other Primary Low-Grade Glial Tumor; Differential Diagnosis: PCNSL; Bibliography; Low-Grade Astrocytoma; Case 3B A 40-Year-Old Female with New Onset Seizures; Clinical History; What Is Your Diagnosis?; Figure Discussion; Scans; Pathology; Diagnosis: Oligodendroglioma; Differential Diagnosis: Gliosis (Astrocytosis); Differential Diagnosis: Normal White Matter; Differential Diagnosis: Low-Grade Diffuse Astrocytoma; Differential Diagnosis: Extraventricular Neurocytoma; Differential Diagnosis: DNET; Differential Diagnosis: PCNSL
Differential Diagnosis: Pilocytic
Includes bibliographical references and index.
 This volume acquaints the non-neuropathologist with the advantages of clinical-radiologic-pathologic correlation in neuropathology specimens, particularly in the intra-operative environment. This volume covers the enormous and sometimes insurmountable artifacts involed with freezing tissue, especially central nervous system tissue and how a good cytology preparation can add to, or even supply in isolation, a diagnosis. The text presents how to perform, and stain the cytologic preparations, and how to interpret them. The advantages and disadvantages of both frozen sections and cytologic preparations of various kinds are discussed. The presentation and format is very visual with diagrams, tables (including pearls and pitfalls), and many figures (therefore easy reading). An introductory chapter presents the pros and cons of supplemental cytology, the advantages and disadvantages of frozen sections, and the artifacts in both. Also included is an argument for knowing what the scans reveal and the impact of relevant patient history. The volume uses a case-based approach to show correlation between scan, history, frozen section and cytologic preparations. With the combination of extensive correlation of scans, cytology and frozen section with differential diagnosis, and analysis of the information crucial to the neurosurgeon in a case-based approach and with a special chapter written by a neuroradiologist, this volume is unique in presentation and utility and will be of great value to the trainee in pathology (residents/fellows), and practicing pathologists who include neuropathology in their practice, but do not have formal fellowship training in neuropathology.
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