Diagnostic Pathology Placenta

Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series, this updated volume covers all aspects of placental pathology and the critical role the placenta plays in the unique interface between mother and fetus. Concise, focused chapters, supported by tables, diagrams, and photographs, keep you up-to-date with evolving changes in the questions and issues concerning both the fetus/infant and the mother. This revised edition is ideal for pathologists at all levels of experience and training for use as a quick reference and as an efficient review to improve knowledge and skills. Provides clear and concise information on gross and microscopic changes of the placenta, common diagnoses, and placental evaluation in special circumstances Includes updated terminology and diagnostic criteria, new recommendations for the use of molecular techniques such as SNP array or whole genome sequencing for evaluation of stillbirth, and more images to illustrate challenging diagnoses Contains new chapters on pathology of maternal mortality, complications of twin pregnancies, and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, as well as expanded chapters on gestational trophoblastic disease and new coverage of twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS) Covers pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and multiple gestations, highlighting placental findings, key correlates, relevant fetal organ pathology, and the pathology of the postpartum hysterectomy Time-saving reference features include bulleted text, annotated images, reference tables for placental evaluation, and sample templates useful for gross and microscopic placental description Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series, this updated volume covers all aspects of placental pathology and the critical role the placenta plays in the unique interface between mother and fetus. Concise, focused chapters, supported by tables, diagrams, and photographs, keep you up-to-date with evolving changes in the questions and issues concerning both the fetus/infant and the mother. This revised edition is ideal for pathologists at all levels of experience and training for use as a quick reference and as an efficient review to improve knowledge and skills. Provides clear and concise information on gross and microscopic changes of the placenta, common diagnoses, and placental evaluation in special circumstances Includes updated terminology and diagnostic criteria, new recommendations for the use of molecular techniques such as SNP array or whole genome sequencing for evaluation of stillbirth, and more images to illustrate challenging diagnoses Contains new chapters on pathology of maternal mortality, complications of twin pregnancies, and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, as well as expanded chapters on gestational trophoblastic disease and new coverage of twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS) Covers pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and multiple gestations, highlighting placental findings, key correlates, relevant fetal organ pathology, and the pathology of the postpartum hysterectomy Time-saving reference features include bulleted text, annotated images, reference tables for placental evaluation, and sample templates useful for gross and microscopic placental description

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all aspects of placental pathology and the critical role the placenta plays in the unique interface between mother and fetus, this volume incorporates the most up-to-date scientific and technical knowledge to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Placenta is a visually stunning, one-stop resource for every practicing pathologist, fellow, resident, or student as an ideal day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource, and is useful to even the most experienced placental pathologist for diagnostic criteria, grading, and relevance of placental tissue samples. Covers all areas of placental pathology, with clear and concise information on gross and microscopic changes of the placenta, common diagnoses, and placental evaluation in special circumstances Provides expert guidance on key topics such as maternal mortality, placental pathology constellations, and typical clinical correlates; pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and multiple gestation; and the pathology of disorders of placental implantation and the postpartum hysterectomy Includes detailed, up-to-date information on maternal COVID-19 and placental pathology, including SARS-CoV-2 placentitis, and new chapters on fetal hydrops, common placental associations with stillbirth, second trimester demise, and more Contains significantly updated information throughout, including new content, images, and references to reflect the most current diagnoses and provide ease for daily case sign-out Features more than 1,450 images both in print and online, including histology and gross pathology images, full-color medical illustrations, clinical photographs, and radiology images to help practicing and in-training pathologists reach a confident diagnosis Employs consistently templated chapters, bulleted content, key facts, annotated images, reference tables for placental evaluation, sample templates for gross and microscopic placental description, and an extensive index for quick, expert reference at the point of care Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

"Diagnostic Pathology: Placenta is designed for practicing pathologists and pathologists-in-training, though will prove useful to anyone interested in fields related to pathology of the placenta. This reference provides clear and concise information on topics such as, gross and microscopic changes of the placenta, common diagnoses, and placental evaluation in special circumstances. Also included are reference charts and sample templates for placental evaluation. As always, this book features the classic benefits of all Amirsys titles, including time-saving bulleted text, key facts in each chapter, stunning annotated images, an extensive index, and Amirsys eBook Advantage, an online version of the print book with larger images and fully searchable text."--Provided by publisher

A guide to identifying disease processes in the placenta affecting pregnancy outcome, with current diagnostic criteria and clinical consequences.

A user-friendly text, this book explores all the diagnostic challenges pathologists and obstetricians will face. Succinct and accessible, the text includes discussions of lesions associated with maternal thrombophilias, updates in disorders with challenging clinicopathologic features and pathogenesis. The new edition contains updated sections on co

Here's the 2nd Edition of an authoritative source covering the investigation and diagnosis of maternal and fetal disorders of placental origin. Offers a detailed reference account of all aspects of placental pathology. Thoroughly illustrated, it also features a new section on medico-legal aspects. Volume 7 in the Major Problems in Pathology Series

This book had its beginning in 1967 when Shirley G. Driscoll and Kurt Benirschke wrote in English the volume on placental pathology for the Henke-Lubarsch, the noted German Handbook of Pathology. There seemed to be a need for wider distribution of the text and it was reprinted by Springer Verlag, New York, essentially the only book available devoted just to the human placenta. Dr. Benirschke authored 5 subsequent editions in collaboration with Peter Kaufmann, Rebecca Baergen and Graham Burton in 1990 (2nd edition), 1995 (3rd edition), 2000 (4th edition), 2006 (5th edition) and 2012 (6th edition). In the early editions, the most important material was in a larger font than the extensive review of exceptions and the discussion in the literature. Since 1967, many other shorter placenta books have been published in English, French and German. None of these have included the breadth of discussion or the voluminous references which includes details of many historic articles, not readily available. Interest in the placenta has wildly expanded over the intervening 50+ years with the vast majority of Pathologists, Obstetricians and Pediatricians recognizing its value. In addition, there are now quite a few new journals, societies and meetings devoted to the placenta in both clinical and research areas. The interest extends into areas of study well beyond the realm of anatomic pathology. The 7th edition will, of necessity, differ from the prior editions which Dr. Benirschke wrote largely himself at first, and later with the help of the above noted co-authors. It will now be an international multi-authored book with nearly 40 contributors revising one or more chapters. The explosion of new information as necessitating some reordering of chapters and adding completely new chapters including Chapters 31 and 32, “Innovations in Placental Pathology” and “Imaging in Placental Pathology”. Dr. Burton’s section has been extensively edited, as well. The editors gave the new authors considerable latitude in how to write the new and/or edited chapters. Many of the revised chapters retain much of Dr. Benirschke’s anecdotal information as well as the voluminous references. Others are more modern in their approach. All contain substantial new references and current information. It is our hope that Benirschke’s Pathology of the Human Placenta will remain as a mainstay reference in placental pathology. It aims to help readers gain a broad understanding of how placental architecture is shaped during normal development, with a view to appreciating how this may be perturbed in complications of pregnancy.