Tumors of the Fetus and Newborn

This text presents a complete, detailed account of the clinical and pathological features of neoplastic disease and tumour-like conditions in the fetus and newborn. It thoroughly equips readers to reach an accurate diagnosis and a clear understanding of afull range of fetal and neonatal tumours, and to initiate the most appropriate treatments. The book is the result of the author's 30+ years of experience in children's hospitals as well as an in-depth review of the available literature on this subject. Provides a brief account of developmental processes, where useful, to facilitate understanding of certain neoplasm types. Illustrates pathologic and clinical features with more than 450 superb figures, including gross and microscopic photographs, electron micrographs, and imaging studies. Presents major tumour studies and cases from throughout the world, organized in tables to make treatment results and survival rates easy to perceive at a glance. Organizes the material of each chapter into eight sections: introduction, incidence, embryology, cytogenetics, clinical findings, pathology, treatment, and prognosis, so the specific data needed is easy to find. Presents differential diagnostic guidance to help readers distinguish between tumour types of similar appearance. Includes over 2500 references representing the best current and classic sources in the literature.