OB-GYN Pathology for the Clinician: A Practical Review with Clinical Correlations

By Debra S. Heller

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319154214
• ISBN13: 9783319154213
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"