The book deals with surgical specimens received routinely in any surgical pathology laboratory. Each organ system is presented in a systematic format that includes relevant anatomy essential for grossing, grossing techniques, gross pea...
The book deals with surgical specimens received routinely in any surgical pathology laboratory. Each organ system is presented in a systematic format that includes relevant anatomy essential for grossing, grossing techniques, gross pearls, microscopy, and synoptic reporting. The aim is to provide a cohesive, practical framework that guides the reader step by step—from specimen receipt to final diagnosis. A more structured and integrated approach to the subject has been done with Introduction of updated WHO classifications and the increasing importance of standardized, synoptic reporting. Significant changes keeping in mind practical routine have been made, the core strengths of the fundamental principles in surgical pathology have been retained. The sections on grossing and microscopy have been carefully outlined with current techniques and classifications and immense experience of the author. Every effort has been made to ensure that the text remains concise, accessible, and directly relevant to day-to-day reporting.