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This book fills the gap in understanding of pathology of the female genital tract that is often understated during training. Normal histology and pathology of abnormal conditions are covered for the lower and upper genital tract, in a concise manner with over 200 color illustrations. Topics include this covers inflammatory diseases, iatrogenic conditions, changes associated with menopause, and benign and malignant neoplasms. This text also address adjunctive testing such as molecular diagnostics and immunohistochemistry staining. The text is concise and practical with a liberal use of bullet points, and it includes clinicopathologic correlations. Breakout tables in each chapter cover information the clinician should provide the pathologist to get the most useful report, as well as pathology issues and challenges that may result in a report less specific than the clinician is expecting.
Written by board certified experts, this book is the ultimate resource for gynecological pathologists, obstetrics, OB/GYN physicians, and gynecology practitioners.
List of contents
Getting the Best Answer: Specimen Handling and a Quick Review of the Workings of the Pathology Laboratory.- Normal Histology of the Female Genital Tract.- Diseases of the Vulva and Anal Neoplasia.- Diseases of the Vagina and Urethra.- Diseases of the Cervix.- Diseases of the Endometrium.- Diseases of the Myometrium.- Diseases of the Fallopian tube.- Diseases of the Ovary.- Diseases of the Broad Ligaments and Peritoneum.- Pathology of the Female Genital Tract related to Pregnancy.- Pathology of the Placenta.- Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia.- Gynecologic Cytology.
About the author
Debra S. Heller, MD
Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, & of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Women’s Health, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
185 South Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
Summary
This book fills the gap in understanding of pathology of the female genital tract that is often understated during training. Normal histology and pathology of abnormal conditions are covered for the lower and upper genital tract, in a concise manner with over 200 color illustrations. Topics include this covers inflammatory diseases, iatrogenic conditions, changes associated with menopause, and benign and malignant neoplasms. This text also address adjunctive testing such as molecular diagnostics and immunohistochemistry staining. The text is concise and practical with a liberal use of bullet points, and it includes clinicopathologic correlations. Breakout tables in each chapter cover information the clinician should provide the pathologist to get the most useful report, as well as pathology issues and challenges that may result in a report less specific than the clinician is expecting.
Written by board certified experts, this book is the ultimate resource for gynecological pathologists, obstetrics, OB/GYN physicians, and gynecology practitioners.
