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Updated information on molecular pathology, expression profiling and molecular classification of breast tumors, however, focus remains on morphologic classification. These monographs have traditionally defined the standards on tumor classification and nomenclature for pathologists. This edition has been superseded by the 5 th edition, which is publishing in late november 2019. The 5th edition commenced in june 2019 with the publication of digestive system tumours. The series also known as the blue books has long been regarded by pathologists as the gold standard for the diagnosis of tumours, and it is an indispensable guide for the design of evaluations, clinical trials, and studies involving cancer. Who classification of tumours of the breast op medicine.
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This volume is now out of date and out of print and should no longer be distributed. As in previous editions, the books include numerous colour images, which provide the standards needed by pathologists to underpin their diagnoses. This book is in the series commonly referred to as the blue book series. Subcutaneous fat covers and envelops a network of ducts that. This book will be of special interest to pathologists, oncologists, surgeons and epidemiologists who manage or research breast tumours.