Histopathology of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas

• 1 The Diagnosis of Lymphoma.- 1.1 Practical Tips.- 1.2 Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Genetics as Ancillary Diagnostic Measures.- 2 The Kiel Classification.- 2.1 Principles.- 2.2 Pros and Cons.- 2.3 Comparison with Other Lymphoma Classifications, Including the Working Formulation.- 2.4 Cytological Basis.- 2.5 Statistical Data.- 2.6 Therapeutic Principles by M. Engelhard and G. Brittinger.- 3 B-Cell Lymphomas.- 3.1 Low-Grade Malignant Lymphomas of B-Cell Type.- 3.2 High-Grade Malignant Lymphomas of B-Cell Type.- 3.3 Rare and Ambiguous Types of B-Cell Lymphoma.- 4 T-Cell Lymphomas.- 4.1 Low-Grade Malignant Lymphomas of T-Cell Type.- 4.2 High-Grade Malignant Lymphomas of T-Cell Type.- 4.3 Rare and Ambiguous Types of T-Cell Lymphoma.- Addendum: Methods for the Diagnosis of Lymphoma.- References.

From the reviews: "Dr. Alfred Feller and Dr. Jacques Diebold have presented us with succinct descriptions and high quality Giemsa-stained photomicrographs ... . Their most valuable contribution, however, is their discussion of unresolved problems of classification ... . The authors also bring attention to significant unresolved problems in the WHO classification, including thought-provoking discussions of ... . are to be congratulated for a job well done and for a most enjoyable and personal approach to the complex problems of lymphomas." (Maurice P. Barcos, Oncology Intl. J. Cancer Research and Treatment, Vol. 67(5-6), 2004) "Feller and Diebold's book is not only based on the WHO classification of lymphoma, but also mirrors its presentation ... . then follows something really good: a section specifically addressing, and indeed called, differential diagnosis. ... Another good feature of this book is its inclusion of organ-specific sections, for example, lymphoma of the lung ... . I liked this book. It is not simply a catalogue of lymphomatoid diseases. I think it will be practically useful." (Dr. D. Wright, ACP News, 2005)