There are two major differences in concept between this volume and others in the International Histological Classification of Tu mours series. The first of these is the inclusion of more clinical aspects than has usually been the case and the second is a con centration on a more limited range of conditions. There are sev eral reasons for adopting this approach. With regard to both cancer and pre cancer of the oral mucosa, we believe it is impor tant that general pathologists, in whose interests this volume has primarily been written, should be informed of the significance of the clinical features of the various lesions under discussion as they may on the whole be unfamiliar with them. Also, we con sider it necessary to draw attention to those conditions particu lar to the oral tissues that may give rise to appearances which are important in differential diagnosis but can be misleading to the pathologist who does not have detailed knowledge of these tissues. On the other hand, many of the benign and malignant tumours that affect the oral tissues have been dealt with in other volumes in the series and we believe that little or no advantage would be gained by repeating them here.
"...this modestly priced book can be unreservedly recommended to all pathologists and trainees who report on oral specimens. It will be an essential acquisition for most laboratories." Pathology
Authors and Affiliations
Department of Oral Pathology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
J. J. Pindborg
Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Radiology, Humboldt University of Berlin, Medical Faculty, Charité, Berlin, Germany
P. A. Reichart
Department of Oral Patholgy, University of Sheffield, England
C. J. Smith
Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology, Academic Hospital, Free University/ACTA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I. Waal
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Histological Typing of Cancer and Precancer of the Oral Mucosa
Book Subtitle: In Collaboration with L.H.Sobin and Pathologists in 9 Countries
Authors: J. J. Pindborg, P. A. Reichart, C. J. Smith, I. Waal