Pathology of the Female Reproductive Tract

Covering a comprehensive range of common, rare, benign and malignant lesions, Pathology of the Female Reproductive Tract, 3rd Edition, authored by an international panel of subspecialty experts, brings you the latest scientific and diagnostic information for diseases of the female reproductive tract. From basic concepts of pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria to clinical correlation, this updated medical reference book delivers an integrated and practical approach to diagnosis and management of women with reproductive tract disorders. New to this edition Take optimal advantage of the most recent and clinically useful ancillary diagnostic methods, including molecular biomarkers, immunohistochemistry, and genetic studies. Provide the most accurate and up-to-date diagnostic and prognostic indicators possible by familiarizing yourself with the latest classification and staging systems for all diseases and disorders of the female genital tract. Stay completely current on the latest histological and molecular standards for diagnosis and prognosis. Clearly visualize the appearance of each tumor or tumor-like lesion being discussed through improved and updated images. Edited by George L. Mutter, MD FCAP, Associate Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Division of Women's and Perinatal Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA Associate Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School and Jaime Prat, MD, PhD, FRCPath, Professor and Chairman of Pathology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; Visiting Professor of Pathology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, USA Table of Contents: Vulvar dermatoses The vulva: cysts, neoplasms and related lesions The vagina The cervix - benign and non-neoplastic conditions Colposcopy The etiology of cervical cancer Cervical precancer (intraepithelial neoplasia) Malignant tumors of the cervix The normal endometrium Exogenous hormones and endometrium Endometritis, metaplasias, polyps and miscellaneous changes Endometrial hyperplasia Endometrial carcinoma Endometrial tumors with a stromal component Uterine smooth muscle tumors The fallopian tube Endometriosis The ovaries: normal appearances and non-neoplastic conditions Ovarian tumors: classification and clinical perspective Epithelial/stromal ovarian tumors Sex cord-stromal and steroid cell tumors of the ovaries Germ cell tumors of the ovaries Miscellaneous and metastatic tumors of the ovaries Nidation and placenta Gestational trophoblastic diseases The peritoneum Embryology and disorders of sexual development Cutup - the gross description, processing and reporting of specimens