Uterine Pathology

Part of the Cambridge Illustrated Surgical Pathology series, this book provides a comprehensive account of the experienced gynecologic pathologists' diagnostic approach to uterine pathology. Discussion is built around major pathologic entities in the uterus and cervix while highlighting the diverse and complex spectrum of alterations encountered in daily practice. Emphasizing clear description, diagnostic algorithms and problem solving, the book's primary goal is to lay the foundation for diagnostic accuracy, reproducibility, and relevance. It also dispels common misconceptions and encourages an intelligent and thoughtful approach to diagnostic problems using all the tools available to the modern physician. The book is richly illustrated, with more than 700 color photomicrographs, all of which are also found in downloadable format on the accompanying CD-ROM. Features • Emphasis on problem solving provides concise, thoughtful, and effective strategies for distinguishing diagnostic entities • Diagnostic algorithms provide an orderly, systematic structure to evaluate uterine pathology • Rich illustrations provide numerous examples of typical entities, and their variations and diagnostic mimics Table of Contents Preface 1. Non-neoplastic endometrium 2. Hyperplasia 3. Endometrioid carcinoma and related entities 4. Serous carcinoma 5. Clear cell carcinoma, squamous transitional, neuroendocrine 6. Uterine mesenchymal tumors 7. Gestational trophoblastic disease 8. Neoplastic cervix: squamous dysplasias and invasive carcinoma 9. Neoplastic cervix: invasive adenocarcinoma and adenocarcinoma in situ 10. Neoplastic cervix: other 11. The role of cytology in uterine and cervical pathology Index.