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. Organized 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
• 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.

Reviews of the first edition :
" This substantial work is a unique addition to the literature of medical oncology... a valuable visual compendium artfully integrating an outstanding collection of radiographic , medical graphic, and full-photographic images." Journal of the National Cancer Institute

"The quality, quantity, and comprehensive nature of the illustrations are not available in any other text " The Cancer Bulletin

Features

• Superb four colour photgraphs and line illustrations
• Succinct text that draws attention to key diagnostic issues
• A unique pictorial resource that complements treatment handbooks and major oncological texts

What's New

• Over 400 new colour photographs
• All new advances in molecular biology included
• Revised cancer staging clasifications included
• New chapter on diagnosing the side effects of chemotherapy

CD-ROM contains all figures and charts.