Pathology and Genetics: Tumours of the Breast and Female Genital Organs (World Health Organization Classification of Tumours) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9283224124 ISBN 13: 9789283224129

Publisher: International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2003

Synopsis

This book is an authoritative, concise reference, prepared by 126 authors from 22 countries. The book contains approximately 800 colour photographs, numerous MRIs, ultrasound images, CT scans, charts and approximately 2000 references. Diagnostic criteria, pathological features and associated genetic alterations are described in a strictly disease-oriented manner. Sections on all recognised neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, incidence, age and sex distribution, location, clinical signs and symptoms, pathology, genetics and predictive factors.

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Review:

Apart from the glossy layout with ample colour photographs, maps and diagrams, the book's biggest 'plus' point is its readability . . . It has a crisp, straightforward style and doesn't waste words . . . This concise overview should be particularly useful for non-specialists and trainees and also for clinicians who want a rapid summary of a tumour type . . . The text is up to date, including the genetics of individual tumour types that are discussed in each section. In addition, there is an entire chapter dedicated to inherited tumour syndromes. If you feel your knowledge has fallen behind in this area, a careful reading should soon get you back up to speed. (Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists)

About this edition

• Publisher: International Agency for Research on Cancer
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 9283224124
• ISBN 13: 9789283224129
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432
• Editor: Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, Peter Devilee