WHO CLASSIFICATION OF TUMOURS: SOFT TISSUE AND BONE TUMOURS

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Soft Tissueand Bone Tumours is the third volume in the 5th edition of the WHO series onthe classification of human tumours. Thisseries (also known as theWHO Blue Books) is regardedas the gold standard for the diagnosis of tumours and comprises a unique synthesis of histopathologicaldiagnosis with digital and molecular pathology. These authoritative and concise reference books provideindispensable international standards for anyone involvedin the care of patients with cancer orin cancer research, underpinning individual patient treatment as well as research into allaspects of cancer causation, prevention, therapy, and education. This volume willbe of particular interest topathologists, oncologists, surgeons, and epidemiologists who manage orresearch soft tissue and bone tumours. Sections are included on all recognized neoplasms of the soft tissue and bone, as well as on genetic tumour syndromes affecting these sites. Sincethe previous edition, therehave been changes based on recent molecular and genetic information, with impact on clinical practice.