Soft Tissue and Bone Tumours: WHO Classification of Tumours (Medicine)

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Soft Tissue and Bone Tumours is the third volume in the 5th edition ofthe WHO series on the classification of human tumors. This series (also knownas the WHO Blue Books) is regarded as the gold standard for the diagnosis oftumors and comprises a unique synthesis of histopathological diagnosis with digital and molecular pathology. These authoritative and concise referencebooks provide indispensable international standards for anyone involved in thecare of patients with cancer or in cancer research, underpinning individualpatient treatment as well as research into all aspects of cancer causation,prevention, therapy, and education.

This volume will be of particular interest to pathologists, oncologists,surgeons, and epidemiologists who manage or research soft tissue and bonetumors. Sections are included on all recognized neoplasms of the soft tissueand bone, as well as on genetic tumor syndromes affecting these sites. Sincethe previous edition, there have been changes based on recent molecular andgenetic information, with impact on clinical practice.