Histological Typing of Testis Tumours / Edition 2

by F.K. Mostofi, Isabell A. Sesterhenn

Overview

The second edition of this book is the result of collaborative efforts of pathologists from 9 countries. It is more extensive than the previous edition published in 1977. The basic historical classification of the various categories has been retained since it has gained world-wide popularity. The individual categories have been described in more detail. A number of new entities have been included: placental site trophoblastic tumor, large cell calcifying Sertoli cell tumour, cystic granulosa cell tumour of infancy, mixed germ cell sex cord/gonadal stromal tumour, unclassified, tumor of ovarian epithelial type, testicular lesion of adrenogenital syndrome, and testicular lesion of androgen insensitivity snydrome.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540633747
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	12/04/1997
Series:	WHO. World Health Organization. International Histological Classification of Tumours
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	132
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.53(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mostofi, F.K. (Armed Forces Institute of Pathology); Sesterhenn, Isabell A. (Armed Forces Institute of Pathology)

The contributors represent the specialties of pathology and histopathology. Most come from research institutes and hospitals in the U.S., Switzerland, the U.K., and France. Institutions represented include Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Univ Hospital- Zurich, and Univ Coll London Medical School.

Table of Contents

Histological Classification of Testis Tumours.- Definitions and Explanatory Notes.- Germ Cell Tumours.- Sex Cord/Gonadal Stromal Tumours.- Tumours Containing Both Germ Cell and Sex Cord/Gonadal Stromal Elements.- Miscellaneous Tumours.- Lymphoid and Haematopoietic Tumours.- Tumours of Collecting Ducts and Rete.- Tumours of the Tunica, Epididymis, Spermatic Cord, Supporting Structures, and Appendices.- Soft Tissue Tumours.- Unclassified Tumours.- Secondary Tumours.- Tumour-Like Lesions.- TNM Classification of Tumours of the Testis.- Illustrations.