Biopsy Interpretation of the Bone Marrow

Biopsy Interpretation of the Bone Marrow provides superbly illustrated guidance from top experts in the field, covering all aspects of bone marrow aspirates and biopsies: procurement and processing, ancillary techniques, formulation of a final diagnosis, and reporting to the clinical team. Hundreds of full-color illustrations depict the full range of benign and neoplastic processes involving the bone marrow. 

What is the content of "Biopsy Interpretation of the Bone Marrow"?

• Presents information in an easily accessible, consistent format with concise text, high-resolution color photomicrographs, and full-color diagrams and illustrations to clarify key concepts 
• Uses algorithms and concept maps wherever possible to visually summarize complex relationships 
• Focuses on practical, need-to-know information covering the fundamentals of bone marrow specimen procurement, efficient specimen triaging based on initial microscopic assessment, the effective utilization of ancillary studies (i.e., histochemical, immunophenotypic, cytogenetic, and molecular assays), the formulation of a final diagnosis, and generation of a value-added report 
• Contains practical information on aspects of bone marrow biopsies not covered in other hematopathology texts 
• Features an online 50-question test bank for self-assessment and review 

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Who are the authors of "Biopsy Interpretation of the Bone Marrow"?

Laura Wake, M.D., is a hematopathologist at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is board certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and hematopathology by the American Board of Pathology. 

Dr. Wake's pathology expertise extends to hematology and oncology. She specifically focuses on hematologic cancers and lymphoid malignancies. 

Dr. Wake previously served as co-chair for the Clinical Fellows Committee at the National Institutes of Health. She is a member of the Society for Hematopathology, the American Society of Hematology, the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathologists, the American Society of Clinical Pathology and the College of American Pathologists. 

Genevieve Crane MD, PhD : Laboratory Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, OH, USA

Dr. Michael Borowitz is a professor of pathology and oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include the diagnosis of hematologic malignancies. Dr. Borowitz serves as the Executive Deputy Director in the Department of Pathology and also directs the Division of Hematologic Pathology.  He also serves as Deputy Director of Education in the Department of Pathology and is co-director of the Genes to Society curriculum at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Dr. Borowitz is one of the leaders in applying immunologic techniques to diagnose and classify leukemia and lymphoma. He has published numerous articles documenting the importance of these ancillary studies in accurate diagnosis, and has been particularly active in applying sophisticated approaches using the technique of flow cytometry. He has also been a leader in standardizing the practice of flow cytometry as it applies to leukemia and lymphoma, and has worked on developing improved proficiency testing programs and guidelines as well as good laboratory practice.