Description
Overview
This book, written by the pathology and clinical faculty at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, provides a comprehensive and practice-oriented guide to the full range of obstetric and gynecologic pathology, including the latest information on molecular genetics and diagnostics. Both neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders of the female genital system are covered in a way that is ideal for improving pathological diagnosis.
Key Features
- Provides distinct diagnostic/differential diagnostic criteria for any potential obstetric/gynecologic specimen encountered in practice.
- Features more than 2,250 full-color images, key points at the end of each chapter, and an appendix with commonly used ICD-10 codes.
- Covers topics not often found in gynecologic pathology textbooks, such as vulvodynia, and diseases of the anus.
- Approaches topics from a practice-oriented point of view, beginning with clinical presentation and progressing through histopathology, differential diagnosis, and treatment for each disorder.
Highlights
The book emphasizes new practice issues and their biologic basis, including approaches to vulvar, cervical and endometrial precursors, as well as the underpinnings of cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancer. It also provides a comprehensive look at mesenchymal neoplasia, including not only lower genital tract and uterus but also the retroperitoneum. The Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase allows for an enhanced eBook experience with the ability to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Book Structure
The book is structured in a practice-oriented manner, beginning with the clinical presentation and progressing through histopathology, differential diagnosis, and treatment for each disorder. Each chapter ends with key points for easy reference. An appendix with commonly used ICD-10 codes is also included.
Authors
Christopher P. Crum MD, Kenneth R. Lee MD, Marisa R. Nucci MD, & 5 more
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