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Diagnosis of Endometrial Biopsies and Curettings

A Practical Approach

  • Richly illustrated in color

  • 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

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 1-7
  3. The Normal Endometrium

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 9-37
  4. Pregnancy, Abortion, and Ectopic Pregnancy

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 39-73
  5. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 75-119
  6. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 121-143
  7. Effects of Hormones

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 145-172
  8. Endometritis

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 173-198
  9. Polyps

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 199-223
  10. Precursors of Endometrial Carcinoma

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 225-259
  11. Endometrial Carcinoma

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 261-332
  12. Mesenchymal Tumors and Other Rare Neoplasms

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 333-361
  13. Methods of Endometrial Evaluation

    • Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F. T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur
    Pages 363-371
  14. Back Matter

    Pages 373-378

About this book

The 3rd edition of this text entails a comprehensive review of endometrial pathophysiology, including the recognition of physiologic conditions (i.e. normal phases and pregnancy), as well as the accurate interpretation of pathologic entities (i.e. polyps, endometritis, gestational trophoblastic diseases, endometrial hyperplasia, carcinoma, etc).  The book will maintain a compact size with numerous illustrations and tables. Although, in its essence, the table of contents remains unaltered from the previous edition, we intend to incorporate significant updates related to the expansion of our knowledge of old and newer entities, use of immunohistochemical and molecular ancillary techniques to assist in the correct diagnosis, as well as two new chapters - one with recommendations/suggestions of appropriate terminology for a pathology report (sign out templates) and another one focusing on specific pitfalls/mimickers/confounding factors in the diagnosis of endometrial samples (surface metaplasias, cytoplasmic changes, endocervical contaminants). The complicated subject of hyperplasia and cancer precursors will include expanded commentary on the application of endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) and how it relates to the traditional classification of endometrial hyperplasia.  Additionally, a substantial number of new, all color images, some of which will be available in electronic format, will aid readers to fully understand and confidently classify such complex specimens.  

This text will continue to serve as a useful resource not only for pathologists in training and practicing pathologists, but also to experienced physicians, other health care providers and researchers dealing with, and interested in endometrial pathology. At the end of each chapter, a comprehensive summary - tables with key diagnostic bullets - will provide an additional tool for the readers interested in a quick review of the chapter’s information. This text will remain concise yet a comprehensive reference that will help pathologists use the most updated terminology, recognize potential pitfalls in the diagnosis of endometrial biopsies/curettages, as well as apply the most current tools in immunohistochemistry and molecular ancillary techniques available in the field at the moment.

From the reviews of the second edition:

"...extremely useful for the practicing pathologist because it outlines criteria for diagnosis, helps in solving diagnostic dilemmas, and clarifies controversial issues." Modern Pathology


Reviews

“This is a superb book for all training and practicing anatomic pathologists who are responsible for the assessment of small biopsies and curettings of the endometrium. Not only does it have excellent descriptions and imagery of a variety of benign and malignant neoplasms, it incorporates a pathophysiological assessment of the menstrual cycle. The discussion of the various terminology used for atypia is most worthwhile and helpful.” (Lauren Stanoszek, Doody's Book Reviews, April 19, 2019)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, USA

    Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F.T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman

  • Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, USA

    Michael T. Mazur

About the authors

Tricia A. Murdock, MD
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD, USA
 
Emanuela F.T. Veras, MD
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD, USA
 
Robert J. Kurman, MD
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD, USA
 
Michael T. Mazur, MD
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY, USA







Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Diagnosis of Endometrial Biopsies and Curettings

  • Book Subtitle: A Practical Approach

  • Authors: Tricia A. Murdock, Emanuela F.T. Veras, Robert J. Kurman, Michael T. Mazur

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98608-1

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-98607-4Published: 26 November 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-98608-1Published: 09 November 2018

  • Edition Number: 3

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 378

  • Number of Illustrations: 286 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Pathology, Oncology

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Buying options

eBook USD 109.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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