Histopathology of the Endometrium

Although the purpose and scope of this monograph remain unchanged, I have been obliged to revise and rewrite many sections to keep pace with the recent growth in knowledge of endometrial pathology and physiology. New knowledge emanates from every quarter,

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Histopathology of the Endometrium English Translation by F. D. Dallenbach Third Revised and Updated Edition

With 147 Figures and 2 Colored Plates

Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg New York 1981

Dr. med. GISELA DALLENBACH-HELLWEG Professor for General Pathology and Pathological Anatomy, Head of the Department of Gynecological Morphology and Morphological Research of the University Hospital for Women of Mannheim (University of Heidelberg) Translator: Dr. med. FREDERICK D. DALLENBACH, M.D. Professor for General Pathology and Pathological Anatomy, Department of Experimental Pathology, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg

ISBN-13: 978-3-642-96640-8 e-ISBN-13: 978-3-642-96638-5 DOl: 10.1007/978-3-642-96638-5 Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data. Dallenbach-Hellweg, G. (Gisela), 1926- . Histopathology of the endometrium. Translation of: Endometrium. Bibliography: p. Includes index. I. EndometriumDiseases - Diagnosis. 2. Histology, Pathological. 3. Pathology, Gynecological. I. Title. [DNLM: 1. Cytodiagnosis. 2. Endometrium-Pathology. 3. Genital diseases, Female-Diagnosis. WP 141 D146e] RG316.D3413 1981 AACR2. 611'.018966 81-5248 ISBN 0-387-10658-8 (U.S.) This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically those of translation, reprinting, re-use of illustrations, broadcasting, reproduction by photocopying machine or similar means, and storage in data banks. Under § 54 of the German Copyright Law where copies are made for other than private use a fee is payable to "Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort", Munich.

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Preface to the Third Edition

Although the purpose and scope of this monograph remain unchanged, I have been obliged to revise and rewrite many sections to keep pace with the recent growth in knowledge of endometrial pathology and physiology. New knowledge emanates from every quarter, engendered by improved methods of study in virtually every subspecialty, by exemplary cooperation between disciplines, and especially by the exchange of ideas internationally. On the other hand, the catalogue of diseases is everchanging. Some, once common, become rare or even disappear. Others suddenly appear, unique and previously unknown. Increased longevity, modern ways of living and new methods of treatment have modified or augmented the clinical and diagnostic problems confronting us. Accordingly, therapy with hormones and intrauterine contraception receive special attention, commensurate with the importance afforded them today. Under the precept "nil nocere," the almost unlimited uses for these agents warrant that their effects be carefully m