Gynecologic Pathology: A Volume in the Series: Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology

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Elsevier Health Sciences, Feb 9, 2009 - Medical - 724 pages
This new title in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series offers today's most essential gynecologic pathology know-how in a compact, high-yield format! For each pathologic entity examined, you'll find discussions of clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), as well as ancillary studies, differential diagnosis, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations. The text's pragmatic, well-organized approach-complemented by abundant full-color, high-quality illustrations and at-a-glance tables-makes it easy for you to access the information you need to quickly and accurately identify pathology specimens. The result is a practical, affordable resource for study and review as well as for everyday clinical reference.
  • Covers both neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions of the female reproductive tract to equip you to meet a wide range of diagnostic challenges.
  • Uses a consistent, user-friendly format to explore each entity's clinical features . pathologic features (gross and microscopic) . ancillary studies . differential diagnoses . and prognostic and therapeutic considerations, making it easy to locate specific information on a particular entity.
  • Features abundant boxes and tables throughout, enhancing the presentation and accessibility of the material.
  • Offers hundreds of full-color, high-quality illustrations that demonstrate the key features of a wide variety of pathologic lesions to facilitate greater accuracy in identification of specimens.
The Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series answers the call for fresh, affordable, and easy-to-use guidance. Each region-specific volume provides all of the most essential information on the pathologic entities encountered in practice. Series Editor: John R. Goldblum, MD, FACP, FASCP, FACG
 

Contents

Inflammatory Diseases of the Vulva
1
Vulvar Neoplasia
31
Benign Diseases of the Vagina
77
Vaginal Neoplasia
105
Cervical Neoplasia
141
Benign Endometrium
197
Endometrial Neoplasia
233
Pure Mesenchymal and Mixed Müllerian Tumors of the Uterus
261
Surface Epithelial Stromal Tumors of the Ovary
393
Sex CordStromal Tumors of the Ovary
445
Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary
501
Metastatic and Miscellaneous Primary Tumors of the Ovary
539
Diseases of the Peritoneum
615
Gestational Trophoblastic Lesions
645
Immunohistochemistry in the Differential Diagnosis of Female Genital Tract Pathology
667
Index
695

Pathology of the Fallopian Tube and Broad Ligament
331
Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Ovary
367

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About the author (2009)

Marisa R. Nucci, MD is a Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair and Director of Women's and Perinatal Pathology at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts Esther Oliva, MD is a Pathologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Oliva is also a Gynecologic Cancers Member at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center in Boston.

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