Pathology books

Pathology books are numerous. Some are good... many are crap. This article reviews some of 'em.

Robbins

This the standard reference for pathology residents. It covers the bread & butter.

Pros

• It is the standard work... everyone refers to it. You can't go wrong quoting Robbins.

Cons

• Very wordy. Not particularly practical --when you're sitting in from of the microscope.

Reference

Cotran, Ramzi S.; Kumar, Vinay; Fausto, Nelson; Nelso Fausto; Robbins, Stanley L.; Abbas, Abul K. (2005). Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease (7th ed.). St. Louis, Mo: Elsevier Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-0187-1.

Kumar, Vinay; Abbas, Abul K.; Fausto, Nelson; Aster, Jon (2009). Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease (8th ed.). Elsevier Saunders. ISBN 978-1416031215.

Practice of Surgical Pathology

Probably the best book for beginners. It covers basic things many others ignore, but are essential.

Reference

Weedman Molavi, Diana (2008). The Practice of Surgical Pathology: A Beginner's Guide to the Diagnostic Process (1st ed.). Springer. ISBN 978-0387744858.

Diagnostic Criteria Handbook in Histopathology

A relatively short, point-form book that covers most of pathology.

Pros

It covers most things.

Cons

• The abbreviations are annoying.

Reference

Tadrous, Paul.J. Diagnostic Criteria Handbook in Histopathology: A Surgical Pathology Vade Mecum (1st ed.). Wiley. ISBN 978-0470519035.

Manual of Surgical Pathology (Lester)

A reference for grossing. It covers pretty much everything. The first edition had great tables summarizing IHC.

Reference

Lester, Susan Carole (2005). Manual of Surgical Pathology (2nd ed.). Saunders. ISBN 978-0443066450.

Washington manual of surgical pathology

This is one of my favourite books and not very expensive. It is to the point. Missing are nice images.

Reference

Humphrey, Peter A; Dehner, Louis P; Pfeifer, John D (2008). The Washington Manual of Surgical Pathology (1st ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 978-0781765275.

Pathology recall

Recommended by J.H.

Pathology secrets

Recommended by J.H.