Full of stunning color photographs, this authoritative reference provides practical, easy-to-use guidance on the histopathologic diagnosis of gynecologic lesions. Written by world-renowned experts, this visual resource clearly describes the cardinal clinical, gross, and microscopic features of each lesion, as well as the staging system for tumors at each site. Clinical correlations of surgical pathology, clinical data, and immunohistochemical data help you to weigh all of the available evidence to form the most decisive diagnoses. FEATURES: Internationally recognized experts in gynecologic pathology provide you with the know-how you need to overcome virtually any diagnostic challenge you face. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Discussions of all investigative contexts, including immunohistochemical features wherever relevant, ensure diagnostic accuracy.
The latest classification and staging systems for gynecologic diseases and disorders keep you up to date on diagnostic and prognostic indicators.
Summary tables, charts, and boxes make essential information easy to retrieve.

Approximately 1000 high-quality, full-color illustrations - 50% more than in the previous edition - help you rapidly and accurately identify gynecologic tumors and related lesions.
A consistent approach to every entity discussed, including definition, clinical features, gross features, miscroscopic features, and differential diagnoses, expedites reference.
Comprehensive coverage of pitfalls helps you avoid diagnostic errors.
Extensive tables listing possible differential diagnoses of each tumor and tumor-like entity identify the key points to be considered in problem areas.
CONTENTS: Preface
1. Nonneoplastic Lesions and Benign Tumors of the Vulva
2. Malignant Tumors of the Vulva
3. The Vagina
4. Tumor-Like Lesions and Benign Epithelial Tumors of the Uterine Cervix
5. Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix and its Precursors
6. Adenocarcinomas of the Cervix, Related Tumors, and their Precursors
7. Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Uterine Corpus
8. Endometrial Hyperplasia and Carcinoma
9. Mesenchymal and Mixed Epithelial -Mesenchymal Tumors of the Uterine Corpus and Cervix
10. Trophoblastic Lesions, Miscellaneous Primary Uterine Neoplasms, Hematopoietic Neoplasms, and Metastatic Neoplasms to the Uterus
11. The Fallopian Tube and Broad Ligament
12. Tumor-Like Lesions of the Ovary
13. Surface Epithelial - Stromal Tumors: General Features, Serous Tumors, and Mucinous Tumors
14. Surface Epithelial - Stromal Tumors: Endometrioid, Clear Cell, Transitional, Squanous, Undifferentiated, Rare, and Mixed Cell Types
15. Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary
16. Sex Cord -Stromal and Steroid Cell Tumors
17. Miscellaneous Primary Ovarian Tumors
18. Metastatic Tumors of the Ovary (including Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hematolymphoid Neoplasm, and Tumors with Functioning Stroma)
19. Pathology of Endometriosis and Lesions of the Secondary Mullerian System
20. Tumor-Like Lesions and Tumors of the Peritoneum (excluding Mullerian Lesions)
Index