Author Description

Ten internationally renowned experts in the field have joined forces to produce today's most all-encompassing source on every pathological structure, process, and disease of the genitourinary tract. Contributions from many world-renowned experts in the field ensure complete coverage of all areas of urological pathology. Reviews of Last Edition: "A thorough and comprehensive work...a 'Bible' of urologic pathology." --Journal of Urology "An important addition to the book shelf of the practicing pathologist." --Modern Pathology Provides coverage of urologic diseases that includes thorough reviews and assessments of the current literature. Incorporates the latest knowledge of molecular biology...state-of-the-art information on prostate pathology and paediatric renal tumours. Includes new chapters on processing and reporting of tissue specimens, prognostic factors, newer modalities of detection and monitoring, intestinal diversions, PIN and PSA, and much more. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: Features recommendations on how to process and assess tissues that carry common diseases such as prostate and bladder cancers. Integrates tests such as histology and cytology to help readers achieve optimum diagnostic accuracy. Contains over 825 superb photographs and illustrations--110 in full colour--that clarify all important points.