Gross Pathology Atlas: A Guide to Gross Specimen Evaluation is a novel reference dedicated to 'gross' images. Gross pathology is the branch of pathology that deals with the examination and diagnosis of diseases through the observation of organs, tissues, and bodily fluids with the naked eye, without the aid of a microscope. It involves the examination of specimens obtained during surgery, autopsy, or biopsy. This book serves as an essential tool for diagnosing diseases. By observing macroscopic features, pathologists can identify diseases or conditions affecting various organs and tissues for example, to detect tumors, inflammation, infections, and degenerative changes. Gross pathology specimens serve as invaluable teaching aids for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals. They provide tangible examples of disease manifestations, facilitating the understanding of pathological processes. Moreover, gross pathology specimens are essential for research purposes, allowing scientists to study disease mechanisms, develop new treatments, and advance medical knowledge.
Section I: Endocrine system
1. Bone, cartilage and joint lesions
2. Brain
3. Eye
4. Breast
5. Adrenal gland and extraadrenal paraganglioma
6. Thyroid
7. ParathyroidSection II: Female genital tract
8. Fallopian tube
9. Ovary
10. Fetus and placenta
11. Uterus
12. Vulva
13. Cervix
14. Head and neck
15. Salivary glands
16. Heart and blood vesselsSection III: Pancreas and hepatobiliary system
17. Gallbladder
18. Liver
19. PancreasSection IV: Male genital tract
20. Penis
21. Prostate
22. Testis and adjacent structuresSection V: Thorax
23. Skin
24. Soft tissue
25. Spleen
26. Lymph node
27. Mediastinum/thymus
28. Lung and pleuraSection VI: Tubular gastrointestinal tract
29. Appendix
30. Colorectum
31. Esophagus
32. Small bowel
33. StomachSection VII: Urinary system
34. Urinary bladder
35. Kidney and ureter
36. Peritoneal cavity, omentum, and mesentery
Neda Zarrin-Khameh, MD, MPH is a Professor of Pathology & Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine. She is Director of the Baylor Cytopathology Fellowship and Medical Director of the Cytopathology laboratory at Ben Taub Hospital. She is one of the co-chairs of the cytopathology committee for the American Society of Clinical Pathology.
Dr. Zarrin-Khameh enjoys all areas of pathology; she has particular interest in gross pathology, GI, soft tissue, and cytology. Her excellence as a physician has been rewarded with multiple accolades, including: the inaugural Best Citizen Award” as a resident at Baylor College of Medicine, three-times awarded the Faculty Award for Outstanding Resident Teaching Anatomic Pathology”, the Norton Rose Fulbright Award, Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care, and Women of Excellence Award. Dr. Zarrin-Khameh has published numerous research and case study papers and is involved in multiple translational research projects in collaboration with other clinicians.
Dr. Maryam Mohammadkhani is an accomplished pathologist, dedicated advocate for children's education, and respected political leader. She received her Bachelor of Science from University of California, Irvine, and Doctor of Medicine with Highest Distinction from University of Southern California. She trained for six-years at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Harvard Medical System and is board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, and Cytopathology. She joined Pathology Services of Springfield in 2001 and served as Director of Anatomic Pathology at Cox Health until 2018. Dr. Mohammadkhani is committed to advancing childrens academic achievement in her community and statewide and serves on the Board of Missouri's largest public school district. She represents Missouri as National Committeewoman on the Republican National Committee. Dr. M. Lisa Zhang is Assistant Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School and specializes in gastrointestinal pathology and cytopathology at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is currently a member of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Cytopathology Committee and the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) Scientific Program Committee. She co-authored the textbook, Atlas of Cytopathology: A Pattern Based Approach,” as well as multiple chapters of the WHO System for Reporting Pancreaticobiliary Cytopathology. Her research interests include pancreatobiliary and gastrointestinal diseases, specifically the preoperative diagnosis and prognostication of pancreatobiliary neoplasms.
