Histopathology

This book is a complete guide to histopathology techniques for trainees. Beginning with an introduction to tissue examination, the next chapters discuss fixation and fixatives, tissue processing and embedding, decalcification, microtomy and section cutting, and frozen section and cryostat. The following sections cover different staining procedures, immunohistochemistry, and automation in histopathology, concluding with chapters on biological waste management and quality management. Each chapter includes a self-assessment exercise with short notes and answers, and the comprehensive text is further enhanced by nearly 350 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Complete guide to histopathology techniques for trainees Provides detail on different staining procedures, immunohistochemistry, and automation Features self-assessment exercises with notes and answers Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables