Paediatric Tumours WHO Classification of Tumours, 5th

Paediatric Tumours is Volume 7 in the 5th edition of the WHO series on the classification of human tumours. This series (also known as the WHO Blue Books) is regarded as the gold standard for the diagnosis of tumours and comprises a unique synthesis of histopathological diagnosis with digital and molecular pathology. These authoritative and concise reference books provide indispensable international standards for anyone involved in the care of patients with cancer or in cancer research, underpinning individual patient treatment as well as research into all aspects of cancer causation, prevention, therapy, and education.

What’s new in this edition?

The 5th edition, guided by the WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board, will establish a single coherent cancer classification presented across a collection of individual volumes organized on the basis of anatomical site (digestive system, breast, soft tissue and bone, etc.) and structured in a systematic manner, with each tumour type listed within a taxonomic classification: site, category, family (class), type, and subtype. In each volume, the entities are now listed from benign to malignant and are described under an updated set of headings, including histopathology, diagnostic molecular pathology, staging, and easy-to-read essential and desirable diagnostic criteria.

Who should read this book?

• Pathologists
• Oncologists
• Radiologists
• Surgeons
• Oncology nurses
• Cancer researchers
• Epidemiologists
• Cancer registrars

This double volume

• Prepared by 413 authors and editors
• Contributors from around the world
• More than 2400 high-quality images
• More than 7800 references

WHO Classification of Tumours Online

• The content of this renowned classification series is now also available in a convenient digital format: https://tumourclassification.iarc.who.int

Part A

• Introduction to paediatric tumours
• Haematolymphoid disorders
• CNS tumours
• Peripheral neuroblastic tumours
• Eye tumours
• Soft tissue and bone tumours

Part B

• Germ cell tumours
• Renal and male genital tumours
• Female genital tumours
• Breast tumours
• Digestive system tumours
• Endocrine tumours
• Head and neck tumours
• Thoracic tumours
• Skin tumours
• Genetic tumour syndromes