Gynecologic Pathology: A Volume in Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series by Marisa R. Nucci, Esther Oliva

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This new title in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series offers today's most essential gynecologic pathology know-how in a compact, high-yield format! For each pathologic entity examined, you'll find discussions of clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), as well as ancillary studies, differential diagnosis, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations. The text's pragmatic, well-organized approach—complemented by abundant full-color, high-quality illustrations and at-a-glance tables—makes it easy for you to access the information you need to quickly and accurately identify pathology specimens. The result is a practical, affordable resource for study and review as well as for everyday clinical reference.

• Covers both neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions of the female reproductive tract to equip you to meet a wide range of diagnostic challenges.
• Uses a consistent, user-friendly format to explore each entity's clinical features • pathologic features (gross and microscopic) • ancillary studies • differential diagnoses • and prognostic and therapeutic considerations, making it easy to locate specific information on a particular entity.
• Features abundant boxes and tables throughout, enhancing the presentation and accessibility of the material.
• Offers hundreds of full-color, high-quality illustrations that demonstrate the key features of a wide variety of pathologic lesions to facilitate greater accuracy in identification of specimens.

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Reviewer:Katie L Dennis, MD (University of Kansas Medical Center)
Description:This volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series, authored by an international panel of experts, focuses on common and challenging entities in gynecologic pathology.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of gynecologic disease from a surgical pathology perspective, while also touching on clinical presentation and management.
Audience:It is aimed primarily at pathology residents and fellows in training, but will also be useful to practitioners of general surgical pathology and specialists in gynecologic pathology.
Features:Chapters detailing pathologic entities by site are nicely laid out. While the use of immunohistochemical stains is described in individual chapters, the addition of a separate immunohistochemical chapter is a useful and convenient reference. The most unique aspect of the book is the inclusion of clinical and pathological fact sheets which allow quick access to the main features of a particular disease. These fact sheets cover both clinical points, such as disease incidence, risk factors, age, prognosis and treatment, and pathologic features, including gross and microscopic findings, special stains, and differential diagnosis. The text boxes are highlighted in different colors, which makes them stand out nicely from the text. These features make this an ideal book for exam preparation, yet the information is practical and topical enough to be used in daily practice as well.
Assessment:This is a user friendly book written in an easy to read format, yet it includesall the necessary diagnostic and clinical details. The large size and high quality of the pictures, along with the tables and quick reference fact sheets, enhance the aesthetically pleasing and easy to follow design. This would be a great reference for the study of gynecologic pathology for pathologists in training, as well as valuable book to have handy for practicing pathologists.

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