Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective patient management, and pathology provides the foundation for it. This book outlines the fundamental steps in pathological diagnosis, including specimen collection, tissue processing, microscopic analysis, and report formulation. It introduces diagnostic criteria for various conditions, integrating clinical data with morphological features. Quality control, error minimization, and interdisciplinary communication are emphasized throughout. Diagnostic tools such as immunohistochemistry, special stains, and molecular techniques are contextualized with practical cases. It is designed to develop diagnostic reasoning in students and early-career practitioners across medical specialties.
Tianyu Xu is a highly regarded diagnostic pathologist with extensive academic and research credentials in tissue pathology and cytodiagnosis. His scholarly work includes method development for histologic classification and innovations in biopsy interpretation. He is particularly interested in diagnostic standardization and its impact on patient outcomes. As a seasoned educator, he leads postgraduate training sessions and continues to support curriculum design for pathology programs. He is also recognized for his collaborations in multinational diagnostic audits.