This new edition differs from the preceding ones in that there has been
extensive revision of most chapters. Recent advances in research gained
by immunohistochemical, molecular biological, and cytogenetic methods
are included, as far as they are applicable for daily diagnostic work.
The chapter on neoplasms, in particular, has been greatly expanded in
accordance with the new WHO International Histological Classification of
genital tract tumors, covering all pertinent differential diagnostic
aspects. The chapter on malignant lymphomas and hematopoetic neoplasms
involving the endometrium is a new contribution to this edition (F. D.,
Ulm). We have revised the chapter on gestational diseases, incorpor- ing
recent advances in the differential diagnosis of gestational
trophoblastic tumors. New discoveries and experiences in correlating
structure and function in infertility and in h- mone replacement therapy
of peri- and postmenopausal patients are also included. Many new
microphotographs have been added to illustrate the advances in tumor
research and in immunohistochemical detection methods. We have updated
the list of references including recent relevant publications. To the
correspondents and consultants who have contributed valuable
observations and suggestions, bringing thereby to our attention
omissions in the second edition, we acknowledge our cordial thanks. We
thank Dr. Wolfram Klapper, Director of the L- phom Register of the
University of Kiel, for case material for making the micropho- graphic
illustrations of lymphomas. The staff of Springer-Verlag has earned our
gratitude for their skill in preparing this new edition.
