The most visited pages in 2009
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Update:
The new 'Image of the Month' is a case of metaplastic carcinoma. There are other examples elsewhere in the site but this is a
very good example showing heterologous differentiation which is relatively uncommon. Another very important point illustrated by this case is
the sparseness of distribution of the epithelial component underlining the need to examine multiple blocks in a case where your initial sections show only spindle cell malignancy.
The site is now entering its fifth year since it went live in February/March 2006. I am grateful
to all the vistors who help to encourage its further growth and development. Visitor numbers continue to rise and are already up about 10% compared with the same period last year. I will update the chart at the end of the first quarter.
After three years of very fruitful professional association I am delighted to maintain my link with Breakthrough Breast Cancer UK. I would encourage you to visit Breakthrough's website to learn more about its work in breast
cancer research. I am also delighted continue to work with colleagues on the Sloane Project. We have updated the ADH page on that site and I have
used those images and text to update this site's Sloane Project ADH page in line with that.
Background, aims & optimum viewing:
Aims
An easily accessible entry point to the understanding of the pathology of breast diseases
Uses the flexibility of the web to allow rapid updating
Target
Audience
Trainees in breast pathology
Teachers seeking educational material
The wider public
Features
Cross-specialty topics such as immunohistochemistry and specimen handling protocols
Very richly illustrated with 'mouse-over' features on many illustrations
Extensive hyperlinking throughout site - easily navigable
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An evolving resource to cover all main areas of breast pathology
Developing links with other educational sites
Providing topical information
Developing interactive functionality
The
Author
Dr Jeremy Thomas, Lead Consultant Pathologist, Edinburgh Breast Unit
Summary of topics covered on this site:
Practice
Specimen handling; BMS Trimming;
Reporting protocols; Communication;
Microcalcification;
Links to screening documents;
Investigations
Immunohistochemistry; Genetics
Benign &
Atypical
Epithelial proliferations - typical and atypical;
Fibroadenomas and related lesions;
Sclerosing lesions; Inflammations; Fibromatosis
Malignant
Disease
Carcinoma in situ;
Common and uncommon cancers;
Grading and staging breast cancer;
Prognosis of breast cancer
It is emphasised that these pages are complementary to the many excellent texts
and aids available to the student of breast pathology. The author recommends
the following references as a starting point:
Site last updated 27/02/2010
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Aims |
An easily accessible entry point to the understanding of the pathology of breast diseases
|
Target
|
Trainees in breast pathology
|
Features |
Cross-specialty topics such as immunohistochemistry and specimen handling protocols
|
Optimal
|
Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 1.5 or Opera 9.0 or above
|
Directions |
An evolving resource to cover all main areas of breast pathology
|
The
|
Dr Jeremy Thomas, Lead Consultant Pathologist, Edinburgh Breast Unit |
Practice |
Specimen handling; BMS Trimming;
|
Investigations |
Immunohistochemistry; Genetics |
Benign &
|
Epithelial proliferations - typical and atypical;
|
Malignant
|
Carcinoma in situ;
|
Site last updated 27/02/2010
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