Benign Conditions of the Ovary
Abstract The primary purposes of this chapter are to both acquaint the reader with the myriad of pathologic findings that will be encountered in the benign ovary and provide a…
Placental Development and Complications of Previable Pregnancy
Abstract Evaluation of the products of conception in the previable period requires knowledge of fetal and placental development across gestation. The placenta is comprised of two types of trophoblast—cytotrophoblast and…
Trophoblast Neoplasia
Abstract Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a spectrum of abnormal gestations and neoplasms arising from villous or extravillous trophoblast. Molar pregnancy arises secondary to abnormal fertilization, with excess paternal DNA,…
Disorders of the Peritoneum
Abstract The peritoneum is involved in a number of disorders that originate in the female genital tract that emerge from müllerian remnants and signify primary disorders that may mimic or…
Cervical Squamous Neoplasia
Abstract This chapter has been extensively revised to address several important issues in the field of cervical neoplasia. These include new information about the origin of cervical squamous neoplasia and…
Evaluation of the Cyclic Endometrium and Benign Endometrial Disorders
Abstract Endometrial sampling is a major component of gynecologic care as practitioners endeavor to identify the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), potential explanations for infertility, and abnormalities that might…
The Fallopian Tube and Broad Ligament
Abstract This chapter provides the reader with a multifaceted perspective of the fallopian tube. One perspective is the normal fallopian tube and the variations in epithelial morphology that can be…
Gestational Diseases and the Placenta
Abstract The purpose of this chapter is to integrate the most common clinical scenarios faced in obstetric practice with pathologic examination of the placenta. Because much of the pathology has…
Metastatic Tumors Involving the Ovary
Abstract Metastatic tumors to the ovary—particularly extra müllerian tumors—include a wide range of tumors each with their own challenges, and their recognition has important therapeutic implications. Some are relatively easy…
Assessing Pelvic Epithelial Cancer Risk and Intercepting Early Malignancy
Abstract This chapter addresses several important aspects of ovarian cancer prevention. One pertains to the risk factors and efforts at early detection, critically reviewing the data on screening tests for…
