Pathology of the Placenta

Drs. Steven H. Lewis and Eugene Perrin provide a concise overview of placental pathology and cover the latest scientific and molecular biological data relevant to placental health.

Breaks down the complexities of placental pathology into the components of structure and function, followed by specialty topicsto make this material easy to grasp and apply.

Provides step-by-step guidance to placental examination techniques.

Examines infection and multiple gestations.

Contains up-to-date discussions on diagnosis, placental biology, abnormal and normal physiology and pathology.

Offers a new chapter on ultrasound, which provides critical antenatal information not available in pathology texts.

Presents a new chapter on the latest in molecular biology, essential to the understanding of new concepts and diagnoses.

Features 245 high-quality images cross-referenced to more encyclopedic discussions later in the book that further assist you in identifying often overlooked areas.

Review of last edition: "Designed to unravel the mysteries of the placenta...Recommend...very useful to pathologists and others involved in the care of mothers and newborns." -Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine