This book will cover all major inflammatory , infectious, pre-neoplastic and neoplastic diseases of the upper and lower urinary tract. Over 1,000 four color images will provide the diagnostic pathologist in training and in practice with a comprehensive visual reference to assist in the recognition and diagnosis of benign and malignant genitourinary disorders. Whenever, diagnostically useful, the pathologic images are correlated with radiographic modalities. The illustrations are accompanied throughout by a concise text expertly highlighting the histopathologic and cytologic features of genitourinary biopsy and resection specimens. Particular emphasis is placed on clinicopathologic correlations and on what the urologist expects in regard to the pathologic report.Over 1,000 superb full color photographs of genitourinary pathology provide a unique and invaluable diagnostic resource for the practitioner and trainee. Will help them make an accurate diagnosis by showing exactly what they will see when looking through the microscopeProvides an ideal visual summary of the pathologic features of the genitourinary diseases that are encountered on a daily basis. Will assist the pathologist to quickly and accurately sign out reports on biopsy and surgically resected specimens.Text written by some of the most authoritative genitourinary pathologists in the world. Provides the reader with confident, expert , practical guidance on the recognition and diagnosis of benign and malignant lesions.Histopathologic and cytologic features correlated throughout. Will provide the pathologist with the tools for a complete diagnostic work-up for surgically and endoscopically obtained specimens.Features "diagnostic pearls" and "pitfalls". Will help the pathologist avoid incorrect and inaccurate diagnoses.All material written to a template. Provodes the user with a more accessible approach and will save time by avoiding overlap and repetition.