New methods in immunocytochemistry and hybridization techniques enable the pathologist active in diagnosis to clarify more effectively problems in the classification and prognosis of tumors. By adopting these methods into his diagnostic repertoire it will be possible to create a closer, more productive connection between morphological diagnosis and clinical work. This volume gives the reader an up-to-date general survey from international experts of the method, technique and practical application of these new procedures.

Assisted by: M. Altmannberger, R. Berndt, P. Brandtzaeg, J. Caselitz, T.M. Chu, A.D. Cox, Ivan Damjanov, H. Denk, P. U. Heitz, Renato V. Iozzo, R.C. Janzer, M. Kiessling, P. Kleihues, G. Klöppel, F.R. Korsrud, T. Löning, K. Milde, P. Möller, R. Moll, M. Osborn, H.F. Otto, T.O. Rognum, K. Schwechheimer, P.S. Thrane, G.L. Jr. Wright