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

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. From the Back Cover This book fills the gap in understanding of pathology of the female genital tract that is often underemphasized during training. Normal histology and pathology of abnormal conditions for the lower and upper genital tract are concisely covered and with over 200 color illustrations. Topics included are inflammatory diseases, iatrogenic conditions, changes associated with menopause, and benign and malignant neoplasms. The text is concise and practical and it includes clinicopathologic correlations. Breakout tables in each chapter cover information the clinician should be specifically aware of, as well as pathology issues and challenges that may result in a report less specific than the clinician is expecting.   Written by an expert practicing gynecologic pathologist  certified in both obstetrics and gynecology, this book is the ultimate resource for obstetricians, gynecologists, other OB-Gyn practitioners, general pathologists, and trainees. About the Author Debra S. Heller, MD Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, & of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Women’s Health, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School 185 South Orange Ave Newark, NJ 07103