This volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series packs today's most essential cell and tissue base molecular pathology into a compact, high-yield format! It focuses on the state of the art in practical validated molecular diagnostics as applied across the fields of surgical pathology and cytology. With an emphasis on current, clinically valid, and diagnostically important applications today and in the near future, you can be assured you’re getting the most up-to-date, authoritative coverage available. Its pragmatic, well-organized approach, nearly 250 full-color illustrations, and at-a-glance boxes and tables make the information you need easy to access. Practical and affordable, this resource is ideal for study and review as well as everyday clinical practice!

本卷Foundation in Diagnostic Pathology 序列以一种袖珍高产出的形式介绍了当今最基本的组织和细胞分子病理学知识。主要介绍了在目前的临床实践中，其作为外科病理学及细胞学交叉领域的证性分子诊断方法的应用。本书重点介绍了应用于当今及未来实践中现行的、临床合理的、重要的诊断性技术。它非常实用，编排合理，有近250全彩插图，书中图表清晰明了，易于获得所需信息。本书实用且价格适中，是您在学习和平时工作中进行复习的良好资源。

This book is a welcome addition to a growing list of clear, detailed and up-to-date books for the surgical pathologist in the ‘Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology’ series. Overall I found this a useful, interesting, engaging and relatively inexpensive book, and one that should be of interest to any surgical pathologist, regardless of their speciality given its wide coverage. I would particularly recommend it to trainee pathologists as a good introduction to what is likely to be a growing field during their careers. The Royal College of Pathologists, April 2009

* Offers detailed discussions on today’s technologies to help you select the best test for case evaluation. * Presents recognized molecular pathologists who convey the most current information, keeping you on the cusp of your field. * Features nearly 250 full-color illustrations that present important pathologic features, enabling you to form a differential diagnosis and compare your findings with actual cases. * Uses a consistent, user-friendly format, including at-a-glance boxes and tables for easy reference.