Dr. Fan Lin
Publishes the Pathology Reference Book: "Handbook of Practical
Immunohistochemistry"
Thanks to Dr. Minggui Pan for his contribution of the following
introduction.
Congratulations to Dr. Fan Lin for the upcoming publication
of the book "Handbook of Practical
Immunohistochemistry - Frequently Asked Questions" (To be released in
April 2011). Dr. Fan Lin graduated from FMU in 1984, a class 79 graduate. He
came to the
The field of Pathology has advanced very rapidly over the past decade, with numerous new molecular diagnostics being developed into indispensable tools for histological diagnosis in surgical pathology, especially for the diagnosis of malignant diseases. It is essentially true that diagnosis of a majority of undifferentiated malignant neoplasms and tumors of unknown origin cannot be comfortably made without performing a set of immunohistochemistry (IHC) studies for confirmation. Additionally, IHC markers also play a crucial role in determining tumor prognosis and targeted-specific therapy. There are several hundred IHC markers. Few pathologists can master all the markers and apply them to the clinical pathology.
Dr. Fan Lin recognized the complexity of this new era of molecular pathology and decided to publish a book that can help pathologist better understand the application of the IHC markers in cancer diagnosis. This book is intended to be a practical, quick reference for information related to using immunohistochemistry in clinical diagnosis.
One day, this book may become the standard immunohistochemistry reference for pathologist around the world. I have asked our pathology department to pre-order the book. I can't wait to get my own copy soon. As a medical oncologist, I have come to realize that a good understanding of the application of IHC markers in cancer diagnosis is essential to daily practice. IHC studies are becoming integral elements of nearly all pathology report in malignant diseases. Without a good understanding of the implication of the IHC markers in each disease, oncologist could face quite a challenge in interpreting a surgical pathology report. Below is a book description from the publisher Springer. This book can be pre-ordered in Amazon and all other major book sellers.
Description
In a conceptually current, quick-reference, Question & Answer format, the Handbook of Practical Immunohistochemistry: Frequently Asked Questions provides standardization of the immunostaining process for each antibody and for each staining panel. With links to the authors Immunohistochemical Laboratory website, this volume creates a current and up-to-date information system on immunohistochemistry. This includes access to tissue microarrays (TMA) of over 5,000 tumors to validate common diagnostic panels and provide the best reproducible data for diagnostic purposes. Chapters are presented in a unique Question and Answer format. One table/IHC panel is provided to address each question. A concise explanatory note follows each table/panel to avoid diagnostic pitfalls. Website links are provided throughout to update the massive information in this field, providing the most current knowledge and the potential for live expert consultation. All chapters are written by nationally/internationally recognized experts in the related area ensuring authority and excellence. Comprehensive yet practical and concise, the Handbook of Practical Immunohistochemistry: Frequently Asked Questions, will be of great value for surgical pathologists, pathology residents and fellows, cytopathologists, and cytotechnologists.
ISBN: 9781441980618
Classification: Pathology, Medical diagnosis
Format: Hardback (279mm x 210mm x mm)
Pages: 768
Publish Date: 29-Apr-2011
Country of Publication:
Table of contents
1.
Quality management and regulation: Jeffrey Prichard
2.
Technique and troubleshooting of antibody testing: Fan Lin and Jianhui Shi
3.
Overview of automated immunohistochemistry: Jeff Prichard, Angela Bitting and Joe Myers
4.
Automated staining - Dako Perspective: Ole F.
Rasmussen and Andreas Schønau
5.
Automated staining - Ventana Perspective
6.
Tissue microarray: Myra Wilkerson and Erin Powell
7.
Unknown primary/undifferentiated neoplasms in surgical and cytologic
specimens: Fan Lin and Haiyan Liu
8.
Exfoliative cytopathology: Steven Meschter
and Jan F. Silverman
9.
Predictive markers of breast cancer: ER, PR and Her-2/neu:
Jeffrey Prichard
10.
Central and peripheral nerve system tumors: Hueizhi
(Hope) Wu, Conrad Schuerch, and Douglas C. Miller
11.
Thyroid and parathyroid gland: Haiyan Liu, Fan Lin
and Ronald A. DeLellis
12.
Adrenal gland: Hanna Kaspar
13.
Salivary gland and other head and neck structures: Conrad Schuerch
14.
Lung, pleura, and mediastinum: Kai Zhang and Phillip Cagle
15.
Breast: Haiyan Liu
16.
Uterus: Hanna Kaspar
17.
Ovary: Jeffrey Prichard, Haiyan Liu and Myra
Wilkerson
18.
Prostate gland: Haiyan Liu, Fan Lin and Qihui (Jim) Zhai
19.
Urinary bladder: Myra Wilkerson
20.
Kidney: Fan Lin and Ximing J. Yang
21.
Testis and paratesticular tissues: Myra Wilkerson
22.
Pancreas and ampullae: Fan Lin and Hanlin L. Wang
23.
Liver, bile ducts and gallbladder: Jeffrey Prichard and Fan Lin
24.
Upper gastrointestinal tract: Jinhong Li and Fan Lin
25.
Lower gastrointestinal tract and microsatellite instability (MSI): Jinhong Li and Fan Lin
26.
Soft tissue and bone tumors: Shaobo Zhu and Markku Miettinen
27.
Lymph node: Xiaohong (Mary) Zhang and Nadine S.
Aguilera
28.
Bone Marrow: R. Patrick Dorion and Xiaohong (Mary) Zhang
29.
Infectious diseases: Dirk M. Elston, Lawrence E.
Gibson and Heinz Kutzner
30.
Skin: Tammie Ferringer
31.
Application of Direct Immunofluorescence for skin and mucosal biopsies: William
B. Tyler
32.
In situ hybridization in surgical and cytologic
specimens: Hong Yin and Barbara Paynton
33.
Appendices – Antibody information and protocols (Appendix I using Dako System; Appendix II using Ventana
System): Fan Lin, Jianhui Shi, Angela Bitting, and Jeffrey Prichard
March
7, 2011