DIAGNOSIS OF ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSIES, Second Edition, revised and now with color illustrations, continues the tradition as being the most concise and complete diagnostic guide to the endometrial biopsy. A review from MODERN PATHOLOGY praises it as being "extremely useful for the practicing pathologist because it outlines criteria for diagnosis, helps in solving diagnostic diagnostic dilemmas, and clarifies controversial issues." The text is structured to present a logical approach to formulating a pathologic diagnosis from the diverse array of tissue received in the surgical pathology laboratory. Color illustrations show typical artifacts and distortion and explain their impact on diagnostic interpretation. Each chapter includes a section on "Clinical Queries and Reporting" that summarizes the features that must be discussed in the final pathology report. The authors are two prominent gynecologic pathologists, and this book is derived from their long-running Short Course presented at the International Academy of Pathology.

Color added to this edition to emphasize morphologic changes. Outlines criteria for diagnosis, helps in solving diagnostic dilemmas and clarifies controversial issues. End of chapter "Clinical Queries and Reporting" clarifies how to best report findings in a clinically useful fashion. Stresses practical aspects and common problems in endometrial biopsy interpretation.

Autorentext
DIAGNOSIS OF ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSIES, 2/e, fully revised and updated, and now with full color illustrations throughout, continues the tradition as being the concise and complete diagnostic guide to the endometrial biopsy. A review from MODERN PATHOLOGY touts it as being "extremely useful for the practicing pathologist because it outlines criteria for diagnosis, helps in solving diagnostic diagnostic dilemmas, and clarifies controversial issues." This text is a valuable addition to gynecologic pathology literature and a must for the library of the practicing pathologist.

Inhalt
Introduction. Normal Endometrium and Infertility Evaluation. Pregnancy, Abortion, and Ectopic Pregnancy. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding. Effects of Hormones. Endometritis. Polyps. Endometrial Hyperplasia , Endometrial Intraepithelial Cytoplasmic Change. Endrometrial Carcinoma. Other Tumors. Methods of Endometrial Evaluation.