Pathology of the Head and Neck 2nd edition by Antonio Cardesa, Pieter Slootweg, Nina Gale, Alessandro Franchi ISBN 3662496704 978-3662496701

 

Section I: Introduction

1. Overview of Head and Neck Pathology
   • The Role of Pathology in Head and Neck Diseases
   • Anatomy and Function of the Head and Neck
   • Diagnostic Techniques in Head and Neck Pathology

Section II: Developmental and Congenital Disorders

2. Congenital Malformations
   • Cleft Lip and Palate
   • Branchial Cleft Anomalies
   • Thyroglossal Duct Cysts
3. Developmental Disorders
   • Mandibular and Maxillary Abnormalities
   • Disorders of the Salivary Glands
   • Other Developmental Anomalies of the Head and Neck

Section III: Inflammatory Diseases

4. Acute and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
   • Acute Infections: Bacterial, Viral, Fungal
   • Chronic Inflammation and Granulomatous Diseases
   • Sialadenitis and Other Salivary Gland Disorders
5. Autoimmune Diseases
   • Sjögren’s Syndrome
   • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Other Autoimmune Conditions
6. Infectious Diseases
   • Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
   • Tuberculosis and Fungal Infections
   • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections and Their Role in Head and Neck Cancer

Section IV: Neoplastic Disorders

7. Benign Tumors of the Head and Neck
   • Benign Epithelial Tumors: Papillomas, Adenomas
   • Benign Mesenchymal Tumors
   • Benign Salivary Gland Tumors (e.g., Pleomorphic Adenoma)
8. Malignant Tumors of the Head and Neck
   • Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
   • Other Malignant Epithelial Tumors
   • Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors
   • Neuroendocrine and Other Rare Malignancies
9. Lymphomas of the Head and Neck
   • Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
   • Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
   • Pathology of Lymphoid Tissue Involvement

Section V: Tumors of the Salivary Glands

10. Salivary Gland Neoplasms

• Pleomorphic Adenoma
• Warthin’s Tumor
• Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma and Other Malignant Tumors

11. Salivary Gland Involvement in Systemic Diseases

• Impact of Autoimmune Diseases on the Salivary Glands
• Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Diseases

Section VI: Tumors of the Larynx and Pharynx

12. Laryngeal Tumors

• Benign Laryngeal Tumors: Nodules, Polyps, and Cysts
• Malignant Laryngeal Tumors: Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Others

13. Pharyngeal Tumors

• Tumors of the Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and Hypopharynx
• HPV-related Cancers of the Pharynx

Section VII: Endocrine Pathology of the Head and Neck

14. Thyroid Pathology

• Benign and Malignant Thyroid Tumors
• Papillary, Follicular, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
• Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

15. Parathyroid Pathology

• Hyperparathyroidism
• Parathyroid Adenomas and Carcinomas

16. Pathology of the Neck Masses

• Lymphadenopathy and the Role of Lymph Nodes in Neck Masses
• Infectious vs Neoplastic Etiology of Neck Masses

Section VIII: Head and Neck Surgery and Pathology

17. Surgical Pathology of the Head and Neck

• Role of Pathology in Surgical Planning for Tumors
• Pathological Examination of Surgical Specimens
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Cancer

18. Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Head and Neck Malignancies

• Radiation-Induced Changes in the Head and Neck Tissues
• Chemotherapy and Its Impact on Head and Neck Pathology

Section IX: Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology

19. Molecular Diagnostics in Head and Neck Pathology

• Genetic Alterations in Head and Neck Cancer
• Molecular Markers and Their Role in Diagnosis and Prognosis

20. Immunohistochemistry and Advanced Techniques

• Use of Immunohistochemistry in Head and Neck Pathology
• Role of PCR, FISH, and Other Molecular Techniques

Section X: Case Studies and Future Directions

21. Case Studies in Head and Neck Pathology

• Clinical Correlations with Pathologic Findings
• Difficult Diagnostic Cases in Head and Neck Pathology

22. Advances in Head and Neck Pathology

• Emerging Techniques and Future Trends in Diagnosis
• Personalized Medicine and the Role of Molecular Pathology

Appendices

• Glossary of Terms
• Index