Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract by Robert J. Kurman, Robert J. Kurman (Editor), Ancel Blaustein

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Since the publication of the 1/e in 1977, BLAUSTEIN'S PATHOLOGY OF THE FEMALE GENITAL TRACT has consolidated its position as the leading textbook of gynecological pathology. An essential reference for all pathologists and residents, this thoroughly updated Fifth Edition includes more than 350 new illustrations and 28 revised chapters written by internationally recognized experts. Discussion of each specific entity is organized to include general information, etiology, and epidemiology followed by clinical features, pathologic findings, differential diagnosis, clinical behavior, and treatment. This clear organization is applied throughout the book and allows the reader to quickly access expert information in every chapter.

Updates to the Fifth Edition include revisions to the chapter on Precancerous Lesions of the Cervix in which cytology has been integrated with histology and the role of HPV in cervical cancer screening is discussed in detail, as well as updates to the chapters on Endometrial Carcinoma, Mesenchymal Tumors of the Uterus, Surface Epithelial Tumors of the Ovary, and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. The chapters on Molecular Biology and Immunohistochemistry have also been extensively revised as these techniques move out of the research laboratory and become incorporated into routine practice.

Under the editorship of Robert J. Kurman, MD, BLAUSTEIN'S PATHOLOGY OF THE FEMALE GENITAL TRACT remains the gold-standard reference for practicing pathologists and trainees, as well as for gynecology practitioners and residents.

Anthony G. Montag

This is a comprehensive textbook of gynecologic pathology, edited and coauthored by recognized international authorities in the field. The purpose is to serve as the standard reference text in gynecologic pathology. The current fourth edition updates the previous 1987 edition in many areas, including pathogenesis of tumors, special techniques, and classification and staging systems. As in previous editions, the material is clinically applicable and valuable to both the practicing pathologist and gynecologist. It serves as a detailed introduction for the student or resident and a valuable reference text for the practicing clinician. It is the essential text on the subject. The illustrations are in black-and-white and of good quality. The chapters are extensively referenced and have been updated to include current material. Many useful tables and diagrams are included. A new section on adjunctive techniques includes overviews of flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and molecular techniques. Many sections have been written to reflect new terminology and theories of tumor biology, such as the Bethesda system for precancerous cervical lesions. Blaustein's textbook, as edited by Kurman, remains the essential reference text for pathology of the female genital tract. The new edition provides updated reviews of classification and pathobiology.

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Reviewer:Ivan Damjanov, MD (University of Kansas Medical Center)
Description:This is the fifth edition of the classic, multiauthored textbook of gynecologic pathology. It appears 7 years after the fourth edition and 25 years after it was first published by the late Dr Blaustein.
Purpose:Like the previous editions, its aim is to cover the entire field of gynecologic pathology and serve as a textbook as well as reference. The goals of the editor and the contributors have been met in full.
Audience:The book was conceived as a textbook that could be used by pathologists in training as well as by those who are in practice. The latest edition continues to be an encyclopedia of gynecologic pathology.
Features:The book, printed on high quality paper, is a cornucopia of facts and details about the most important pathologic entities affecting the female genital system. It has two parts: the first, longer part comprises 24 chapters dealing with specific pathologic entities subdivided by anatomic sites; the second part deals with adjunctive techniques used in gynecologic pathology. All chapters are well illustrated with black and white photographs, most of which illustrate the microscopic features of various tumors and related conditions. There are, however, also photographs of gross specimens and a few line drawings and diagrams. Many chapters have been fully reworked and updated.
Assessment:This revised edition of a classic text will be automatically purchased by most medical libraries and many of the pathologists who have used the previous editions. The revision was done well and is most timely. More than onethird of the book has been thoroughly updated. In contrast to the new text of gynecologic pathology by Robboy et al., Pathology of the Female Reproductive Tract (W.B. Saunders Company, 2002) , it does not have color photographs, but the quality of the text and selection of black-and white-illustrations will meet with the approval of most pathologists. It remains the leading textbook of gynecologic pathology in North America.

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5 Stars! from Doody

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