Cytology and Surgical Pathology of Gynecologic Neoplasms [Hardcover]

The neoplasms found in the female genital tract are numerous and growing more complex.Cytology and Surgical Pathology of Gynecologic Neoplasms has been written to provide a practical reference for practicing pathologists and cytopathologists in a quick and concise fashion. The primary focus of this book is on gynecological tumors, specifically common ones and their benign mimics. Emphasis is placed on morphologic recognition, resolving common diagnostic problems seen in routine practices, and discussion of current classification of gynecologic malignancies. Special references to the differential diagnosis and pitfalls of each entity are included. The role of cytology and its correlation with histology is richly illustrated and discussed. Also presented is the practical use of ancillary studies such as molecular diagnostic testing and immunohistochemistry.With a unique emphasis on the correlation between cytology and surgical pathology, Cytology and Surgical Pathology of Gynecologic Neoplasms provides a ready reference for both the practicing pathologist and pathologist in training in finding quick answers to their diagnostic challenges.Cytology and Surgical Pathology of Gynecologic Neoplasms provides a practical reference for practicing pathologists and cytopathologists, in a quick and concise fashion. Special references to the differential diagnosis and pitfalls of each entity are included.CHAPTER 1. Normal Histology of Female Genital OrgansI.Normal Histology of VulvaII.Normal Histology of VaginaIII.Normal Histology of CervixIV.Normal Histology of UterusV.Normal Histology of Fallopian TubeVI.Normal Histology of OvaryVII.Normal Cytology of Female Genital Tract OrgansVIII.The Bethesda SystemChapter 2. Lesions of Vulva and VaginaI.General classification of tumors or tumor-like conditions of vulva and vaginaII.Benign, preneoplastic and in-situ neoplastic squamous lesionsIII.Glandular LesionIV.Other epithelial or epithelioid lesionsV.Melanocytic lesionsVI.Mesenchymal lÛ