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This chapter outlines the anatomy, clinical presentation, and relevant clinical investigations. Details of both non-neoplastic and neoplastic pathological conditions affecting this organ site are given. Clinical considerations in obtaining the diagnostic biopsy and therapeutic resection specimens are outlined, with details of their handling and dissection in the histopathology laboratory. This is correlated with relevant histopathology reports, giving summary core prognostic and patient management items. Current WHO and TNM classifications are referenced.

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  1. Histopathology Laboratory, Institute of Pathology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK

    Caroline Gannon

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  1. Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AD, United Kingdom

    Derek C. Allen

  2. Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Londonderry, BT47 6SB, United Kingdom

    R. Iain Cameron

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Gannon, C. (2013). Placenta. In: Allen, D., Cameron, R. (eds) Histopathology Specimens. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-673-3_28

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