Diagnostic Pathology: Gynecological, 3rd Edition

By: Marisa R. Nucci, MD and Esther Oliva, MD

ISBN: 9780443104565

Publication Date: July 31, 2023

Reviewer: Sarah Farran, MD, MPH (University of Michigan Medical School)

Description

This is an updated and user-friendly overview of gynecological pathology, including pathology of the vulva, vagina, uterine cervix, uterine corpus, fallopian tube, and the broad ligament. This is the third edition of the book, which offers important updates compared to the second edition published in 2018. The authors provide a comprehensive review of neoplastic and non-neoplastic entities in bulleted lists format and a companion online version.

Purpose

The purpose of this is to offer an easy-to-read, thorough overview of gynecological pathology. It incorporates the latest updates in terminology, staging, measurement criteria, and molecular correlates based on the most recent World Health Organization Classification of Tumors: Female Genital Tumors. This renders it a uniquely comprehensive, updated, and indispensable tool for practicing pathologists. Moreover, the easily accessible online version offers all the advantages of the printed copy while ensuring customized, researched, and easily navigated content.

Audience

The authors, renowned for their expertise and contributions to the field of gynecological pathology, provide an excellent resource suitable for both seasoned experts and aspiring trainees. While primarily intended for gynecologic pathologists and their residents or fellows, this book can be a valuable resource for a broader audience including general pathologists and gynecologists. The seamless interface renders it a great learning aid for practitioners and students who are grappling with a substantial gynecologic caseload or have a special interest in the field, irrespective of level of experience.

Features

This edition is divided into seven sections based on anatomic location, providing a systematic approach to understanding gynecologic pathology. Within each section, all common and rare inflammatory disorders, non-neoplastic lesions, and neoplastic entities necessary for practice are thoroughly detailed. Every section begins with a “key facts” summary accompanied by four pertinent images. The book presents the content in a concise, bullet-point format of up to three pages, followed by relevant illustrations highlighting key histological features and tables for clarity and accessibility.

Illustrations are annotated to facilitate understanding and comparison between different entities. The authors present an extensive array of ancillary tests, including a well-curated list of immunohistochemical stains with interpretative clues, and a list of relevant genetic alterations. The numerous high-quality images highlighting clinical lesions, gross specimens, and histological patterns, along with illustrative tables complement the text, and are all available online for enhanced learning.

Assessment

This reference is an impressive compilation which offers a thorough yet concise review of the wide range of gynecologic conditions. In addition to updated information encompassing diagnostic criteria and histologic features, this book offers the pathologist practical insights and considerations to approaching cases. It offers a comprehensive diagnostic checklist and references the latest literature. While the genetic correlates of each condition are consistently included, this section could be further developed. The online version of the book is easy to navigate and personalize. Illustrations are easy to access and may occasionally benefit from improved image resolution. Overall, this resource is an indispensable companion for the seasoned pathologist and the trainee, providing insights from specialists in the field with precision and expertise.

This edition ensures that readers have access to the most comprehensive and up-to-date information in gynecologic pathology, and the online version is an easily accessible invaluable tool.

©Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Sarah Farran, MD, MPH (University of Michigan Medical School), Doody’s Score: 94 – 4 Stars!

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