WHO Classification of Tumours of Female Reproductive Organs: WHO Classification of Tumours, Volume 6 (World Health Organization classification of tumours) - Softcover

Kurman, R.J.; International Agency For Research On Cancer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9283224353 ISBN 13: 9789283224358

Publisher: IARC, 2014

Synopsis

WHO Classification of Tumours of Female Reproductive Organs is the sixth volume in the Fourth Edition of the WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumors. This authoritative, concise reference book provides an international standard for oncologists and pathologists and will serve as an indispensable guide for use in the design of studies monitoring response to therapy and clinical outcome.

Diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and associated genetic alterations are described in a strictly disease-oriented manner. Sections on all recognized neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, epidemiology, clinical features, macroscopy, pathology, genetics, and prognosis and predictive factors. The book, prepared by 91 authors from 19 countries, contains more than 400 color images and tables, and more than 2100 references.

This book is in the series commonly referred to as the "Blue Book" series.

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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.

Edition details

• Publisher: IARC
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9283224353
• ISBN 13: 9789283224358
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 307