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WHO Classification of Tumours of Female Reproductive Organs

WHO Classification of Tumours of Female Reproductive Organs - WHO Classification of Tumours

4th ed.

Paperback (24 Apr 2014)

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Publisher's Synopsis

WHO Classification of Tumours of Female Reproductive Organs is the sixth volume in the Fourth Edition of the WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumors. This authoritative, concise reference book provides an international standard for oncologists and pathologists and will serve as an indispensable guide for use in the design of studies monitoring response to therapy and clinical outcome.

Diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and associated genetic alterations are described in a strictly disease-oriented manner. Sections on all recognized neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, epidemiology, clinical features, macroscopy, pathology, genetics, and prognosis and predictive factors. The book, prepared by 91 authors from 19 countries, contains more than 400 color images and tables, and more than 2100 references.

This book is in the series commonly referred to as the "Blue Book" series.

About the Publisher

World Health Organization

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. In the 21st century, health is a shared responsibility, involving equitable access to essential care and collective defence against transnational threats.

Book information

ISBN: 9789283224358
Publisher: World Health Organization
Imprint: World Health Organization
Pub date:
Edition: 4th ed.
DEWEY: 616.99465
Language: English
Number of pages: 307
Weight: 904g
Height: 216mm
Width: 269mm
Spine width: 18mm