Haines and Taylor Obstetrical and Gynaecological Pathology

The fifth edition of a world-famous text provides encyclopedic coverage of both obstetrical and gynaecological pathology. It describes the basic mechanisms of diseases, their pathological and clinical features and their histological and cytological appearance. Each chapter is written by a leading international expert and provides the reader with a complete and authoritative review of a particular topic.. The text includes pathological descriptions of often neglected areas such as vulvar, vaginal and tubal disease and places special emphasis on the immunopathological aspects of gynaecological and obstetrical disorders. In keeping with the previous edition the text supplies extensive coverage of obstetrical pathology with in-depth chapters on the pathology of the placenta, the pregnant uterus, the membranes and the umbilical cord.

This edition features increased coverage of fine needle aspiration cytology as well as an increased emphasis on differential diagnosis and the material on diagnostic techniques has been rewritten to ensure that only those that are routinely used in daily practice are covered.

Reviews

REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS

"This is a book which should be welcomed by all those in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, whether clinician or pathologist.... It is difficult to pick out individual chapters for praise because of the overall high standard." (Histopathology)

"a successful and major undertaking. Its exhaustive coverage of obstetric pathology makes it unique in comparison with its rivals." (Journal of Pathology)

"a landmark in gynaecological and obstetrical pathology" (British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

"The style consistently meets the high standards that I have learned to expect when Dr Fox's name is on the masthead" (JAMA)

Features

* Previous editions of this title establish it as the most complete reference source in its field. Whether in the reporting room or in research, this book is relied upon to explain the pathology of the female genital tract.

* Only book to integrate all aspects of obstetrical and gynaecological pathology.

* Highly illustrated and exhaustively referenced, this textbook provides an authoritative and encyclopedic resource for diagnosis and research.

* The comprehensive range of pathologic conditions covered, from the common to the obscure, will assist in the recognition of even the most unfamiliar disorder.

Contents

Volume 1

1. Embryology and anatomy of the female genital tract

2. Congenital malformation of the female genital tract

3. Non-neoplastic pathology of the vulva and related structures

4. Neoplastic disease of the vulva and associated structures

5. Pathology of the vagina

6. Anatomy of the cervix and physiological changes in cervical epithelium

7. Non-neoplastic conditions of the cervix

8. Premalignant and malignant squamous lesions of the cervix

9. Malignant and premalignant glandular lesions of the cervix

10. Miscellaneous primary tumours and metastatic tumours of the uterine

cervix

11. Normal endometrium and non-proliferative conditions of the

endometrium

12. Endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma

13. Non-neoplastic conditions of the myometrium and pure mesenchymal

tumours of the uterus

14. Mixed tumours of the uterus

15. Pathology of the Fallopian tube and broad ligament

16. Embryology and anatomy of the ovaries

17. Non-neoplastic disorders of the ovary

18. Ovarian tumours: classification, histogenesis and aetiology

19. Surface epithelial-stromal tumours of the ovary

20. Sex cord-stromal tumours of the ovary

21. Germ cell tumours of the ovary

Volume 2

22. Mixed germ cell sex cord-stromal tumours of the ovary

23. Steroid cell tumours of the ovary

24. Mesenchymal tumours of the ovary

25. Metastatic tumours of the ovary

26. Ovarian tumours of uncertain origin

27. Pathology of the peritoneum and secondary M