Histological Typing of Testis Tumours [Paperback]

Contents: Introduction.- Definitions and Explanatory Notes.- Germ Cell Tumours.- Sex Cord/Gonodal Stromal Tumours.- Tumours Containing Both Germn Cell and Sex Cord/Gonadal Stromal Elements.- Miscellaneous Tumours.- Lymphoid and Hematopoietic Tumours.- Tumours of Collecting Ducts and Rete.- Tumours of the Tunica, Epididymis, Spermatic Cord, Supporting Structures, and Appendices.- Soft Tissue Tumours.- Secondary Tumours.- Tumour-like Lesions.- TNM Classification of Testis Tumours.- Illustrations.- Subject Index.Since the first edition, a number of tumours markers have been used in clincial diagnosis, staging, and monitoring the response to therapy
The cells of origin of the two widely used markers have been identified
The text of this revised edition contains 175 color photomicrographs.Springer Book ArchivesDE