Biopsy Diagnosis of Peripheral Neuropathy

Bilbao, Juan M; Schmidt, Robert E

Peripheral nerve analysis is a challenging task for pathologists, given the advent of new diagnoses and techniques of analysis and the impact of molecular genetics. This book presents a simple, logical method for constructing a differential diagnosis based on pathology and clinical presentation. It also provides advice on the selection of ancillary molecular, immunohistochemical and genetic techniques to establish a definitive diagnosis. Clear, authoritative guidance is offered on diagnosis of the full range of neuropathies with the aid of a wealth of high-quality color photomicrographs and electron micrographs. The pathologist will benefit greatly from the identification of a variety of artifacts and normal structures occasionally encountered in nerve biopsies that need to be distinguished from specific pathologic alterations. This user-friendly, practical text will be an invaluable aid in achieving the most specific diagnosis possible.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-11-27

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319073101

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-07311-8

Dimensions: 279.0cm x210.0cm

Pages: 486.0