Burghardt's Colposcopy and cervical pathology

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This fully revised fourth edition of a renowned text-atlas on colposcopy and cervical pathology sets a new standard in the field. It provides specialists with comprehensive instruction on colposcopic procedures and the histopathologic knowledge necessary for accurate diagnoses. Covering equipment, techniques, detection of findings, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic guidelines, this book is essential for physicians performing colposcopy in daily practice. Key features include over 400 high-quality colposcopic photographs showcasing a wide array of conditions, updated information on the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical cancer and prevention through vaccines, and new chapters on colposcopy of the vulva, vagina, and perianal region, addressing common lesion etiologies. It also incorporates current international guidelines and updated nomenclature based on the 14th World Congress of the International Federation for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology and the 2014 WHO Classification of Tumors of Female Reproductive Organs. With contributions from experts in clinical gynecology and histopathology, this didactic atlas emphasizes the integrated presentation of colposcopic findings with underlying pathology, ensuring a thorough understanding of morphological appearances and clinical diagnoses. It is indispensable for gynecologists, obstetricians, gynecologic oncologists, pathologists, and medical trainees focused o