Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract (5th Edition) [Hardcover]

Robert J. Kurman (Author, Editor), Ancel Blaustein (Other Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0387952039 | ISBN-13: 978-0387952031 | Publication Date: February 22, 2002 | Edition: 5th

Since the publication of the 1/e in 1977, "Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract" has consolidated its position as the leading textbook of gynecological pathology. An essential reference for all pathologists and residents, this thoroughly updated fifth edition includes more than 350 new illustrations and 28 revised chapters written by internationally recognized experts. Discussion of each specific entity is organized to include general information, etiology, and epidemiology followed by clinical features, pathologic findings, differential diagnosis, clinical behavior, and treatment. This clear organization is applied throughout the book and allows the reader to quickly access expert information in every chapter. Updates to the fifth edition include revisions to the chapter on Precancerous Lesions of the Cervix in which cytology has been integrated with histology and the role of HPV in cervical cancer screening is discussed in detail, as well as updates to the chapters on Endometrial Carcinoma, Mesenchymal Tumors of the Uterus, Surface Epithelial Tumors of the Ovary, and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. The chapters on Molecular Biology and Immunohistochemistry have also been extensively revised as these techniques move out of the research laboratory and become incorporated into routine practice. Under the editorship of Robert J. Kurman, MD, "Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract" remains the gold-standard reference for practicing pathologists and trainees, as well as for gynecology practitioners and residents.

Editorial Reviews

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"The book will continue to be a favorite for pathology and even gynecology residents. Additionally, it has become a 'must'for the library of the general pathologist as well as the specialist in gynecologic pathology."JAMA"Overall, this is an up to date, well referenced book, which is highly recommended and which will no doubt continue to hold its place as a standard reference text on gynaecological pathology."Journal of Pathology"This continues to be the best general reference text in gynecological and obstetrical pathology... There is no better place to turn for comprehensive, well-referenced information..."Adolescent and Pediatric Gynecology ' From the reviews of the fifth edition: "The most widely used major text dedicated to gynaecological pathology in the USA and is widely used and respected throughout the world. This edition ... has been considerably modified and updated. … The author list reads like the great and the good of gynaecological pathology ... are extremely experienced and well respected gynaecological pathologists. … an excellent, in-depth gynaecological pathology textbook which should certainly be in every pathology department and hospital library. ... I feel it is undoubtedly the best American textbook of gynaecological pathology." (Terry P Rollason, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 56 (5), 2003) "Blaustein’s pathology of the female genital tract is a well established textbook since numerous years. The fifth edition has been expanded to a great amount … . It ... offers suitable and applicable diagnostic guidelines accompanied by informative illustrations. ... The fifth edition can be recommended to young colleagues, even experienced pathologists, obstetricians, and gynaecologists without hesitations." (Klaus Kayser, Electronic Journal of Pathology and Histology, Vol. 8 (3), 2002)

From the Back Cover

Since the publication of the 1/e in 1977, Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract has consolidated its position as the leading textbook of gynecological pathology. An essential reference for all pathologists and residents, this thoroughly updated Sixth Edition includes more than 1500 illustrations in color, informative tables and 28 revised chapters written by internationally recognized experts.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1376 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 5th edition (February 22, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387952039
• ISBN-13: 978-0387952031
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an old reliable reference, September 3, 2009

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This review is from: Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

the book is comprehensive, but as 2010 approaches, the book needs to be updated ASAP. in light that most books of this quality are now in color, the lack of color prints (all B&W only) and good diagrams (Fletcher comes to mind) are a big downer. I'm hoping the publisher can bring the next edition online, just like other Elsevier prints or LWW's editions.