World Health Organization Classification of Tumours: Pathology and Genetics of Head and Neck Tumours

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This authoritative reference book is part of the WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumors, aimed at providing an international standard for pathologists and oncologists. It serves as a crucial guide for designing studies that monitor therapy responses and clinical outcomes. The text presents diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and associated genetic alterations in a disease-oriented manner. It covers all WHO-recognized neoplasms and their variants, detailing new ICD-O codes, incidence, age and sex distribution, clinical signs and symptoms, pathology, genetics, and predictive factors. Prepared by 130 authors from 28 countries, the volume includes 890 color photographs, X-rays, CT and MR images, charts, and over 2900 references. It addresses tumors of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, trachea, oral cavity, oropharynx, salivary glands, odontogenetic tumors, ear tumors, paraganglionic system tumors, and inherited tumor syndromes. Each entity is extensively discussed, focusing on clinicopathological, epidemiological, immunophenotypic, and genetic aspects. This comprehensive volume is commonly referred to as the "Blue Book" series.