Pathology and Genetics of Digestive System Tumors

Author: (USA) Hamish Owen
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Pathology and Genetics of Tumors of the Digestive System is the second volume in the WHO series on histological and genetic classification of human tumors. This book is both reliable and concise, covering the entire digestive system, including tumors of the liver, biliary system, and exocrine pancreas. It provides an international standard for oncologists, gastroenterologists, and pathologists, serving as an essential guide for monitoring treatment response and evaluating clinical outcomes in research design. The book introduces diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and related genetic changes with a strict reflection of the nature of the diseases. The chapter content is organized according to the WHO-recognized full range of tumors and their subtypes, including the ICD-O code, incidence, age and gender distribution, site of origin, clinical symptoms and signs, pathology, genetics, and prognostic factors. Due to the increasing recognition of the importance of hereditary tumor syndromes, tumors involving the digestive system in such syndromes are also described. The book is written by 113 authors from 17 countries, featuring over 700 color pathological images, numerous MRI and ultrasound, CT scan images, and extensive tables, with references to more than 2,200 publications.