Author Description

The new edition of this popular volume in the Major Problems in Pathology series represents a comprehensive monograph on the pathology of the lower female genital tract, with a particular emphasis on uterine cervical cytology and the various other ancillary methods utilised to diagnose its diseases. It explores the full range of clinical and pathological findings encountered in practice, defines their diagnostic features and criteria and presents effective strategies for solving diagnostic challenges. Emphasizes critical differential diagnostic features throughout Features a strong focus on Papanicolaou smear cytology, while also addressing the role of immunohistochemistry, molecular biology and quantitative analysis using flow or static cytometry Offers detailed discussions of the patterns of spread and prognostic indicators for all neoplastic disorders Includes unique illustrations of a wide variety of genitodermatological diseases Offers comprehensive updates throughout to reflect the very latest developments in the field Incorporates the new Bethesda System for classifying cervical cancer