"The Atlas of Diagnostic Oncology" comprises a superb collection of over 2000 clinical, radiologic, and histopathologic illustrations that cover all aspects of oncologic tumors and malignancies. Organised into 18 chapters that reflect organ systems the Atlas consists of more than 2000 carefully selected images and explanatory captions coupled with text that provides essential information on pathology, diagnostic studies, staging and clinical manifestations. Both gross and microscopic pathology are generously illustrated, as are patterns of primary and metastatic disease and photographs of patients showing classic clinical features.In this third edition each chapter is extensively revised with new images added and text updated, key changes incorporated are: new information on molecular biology; changes to classification; and, diagnosing abnormalities in oncogenes. In addition , a new chapter illustrating the side effects of chemotherapy is also included. Expanded chapters include those on gastrointestinal tumors , sarcomas of bone and soft tissue, acute and chronic leukemias , Hodgkin's disease and Non-Hodgkins lymphomas, and multiple myeloma and plasma cell dyscrasias.
