Main description:

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.

Contents:

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1:

Getting the Best Answer: Specimen Handling and a Quick Review of the Workings of the Pathology Laboratory

Chapter 2:

Normal Histology of the Female Genital Tract

Chapter 3:

Diseases of the Vulva and Anal Neoplasia

Chapter 4:

Diseases of the Vagina and Urethra

Chapter 5:

Diseases of the Cervix

Chapter 6:

Diseases of the Endometrium

Chapter 7:

Diseases of the Myometrium

Chapter 8:

Diseases of the Fallopian tube

Chapter 9:

Diseases of the Ovary

Chapter 10:

Diseases of the Broad Ligaments and Peritoneum

Chapter 11:

Pathology of the Female Genital Tract related to Pregnancy

Chapter 12:

Pathology of the Placenta

Chapter 13:

Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia

Chapter 14:

Gynecologic Cytology