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Benirschke and Kaufmann's Pathology of the Human Placenta, now in its Fourth Edition, has long been regarded as the gold standard in the field. It is comprehensive and thorough and contains the detail necessary for those in the subspecialties of placental, perinatal and pediatric pathology. However, placentas are relatively common specimens and are not examined primarily by specialists in the field, but by general pathologists. Thus, there is a need for a more practical and concise manual that can be used by pathology trainees and generalists in their daily work. Manual of Benirschke and Kaufmann's Pathology of the Human Placenta will fill that need. The Manual is a practical, user-friendly guidebook for the general pathologist and pathologist in training for everyday, bench-side use. Organized in 26 chapters, the book will discuss placental development, general features, approach to the specimen by macroscopic and microscopic evaluation, all aspects of placental abnormalities and lesions, disease processes and the placenta, legal aspects of the placental examination, future directions and much more. The sections on macroscopic and microscopic evaluations feature quick-reference tables that allow the reader to identify abnormalities, learn the situations where they occur, and refer back to the text for in-depth discussions. Each chapter will end with selected readings from Pathology of the Human Placenta for more detailed discussions, classic recommended readings, as well as an up-to-date bibliography of current literature. The manual features over 350 illustrations, more than 140 of them in full-color. A must-have for every pathologist and pathology resident.

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If you can only buy one book on placental pathology, this is it! by K. T. E. Chang (Singapore SINGAPORE)

5 Stars
April 13, 2006
This compact paperback is packed with virtually everything a general pathologist needs to know about the pathology of the placenta (and more). It has a very thorough coverage of the structure of the normal placenta undergirded by a strong emphasis on basic science and embryological principles. A very practical approach to the pathological examination of placental specimens of all varieties is provided. Very helpful are the little grey boxes following each pathologic entity which provide reminders of pertinent information which should be included in the final pathology report. The book has many high quality gross photographs and photomicrographs, even although a number are black and white. Tables summarizing important or complex information are present, as are diagrams and charts which explain sometimes baffling concepts for beginners in this highly complex subject (e.g. I have always been confused by the descriptions in other books of how one should determine the direction of cord twist - I never realised how easy it was until I came across figure 3.6 in this book). The section on neoplasms and gestational trophoblastic disease is the clearest and best written account of this subject I have come across in any pathology textbook. The book ends with a chapter on the role of the placenta in litigation, and another on the future in placental studies, the latter by Kurt Benirschke. In summary, this is a very well-written, comprehensive, easy-to-understand, enjoyable, beautifully illustrated book. I can only wish that a textbook of this standard is available for every other pathology subject. By the way, Dr Baergen contributes the chapter on placental pathology in the 4th edition of Silverberg. Also, look out for the large textbook which this present book is the small-version of, the 5th edition of Pathology of the Human Placenta by Benirschke, Kaufmann and Baergen. Best of all, this book is relatively inexpensive.

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