Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Diagnostic and Molecular Genetic Pathology (2nd Edition)

Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a distinct category of human disorders of placental trophoblast, resulting in significant morbidities in women. It is notable for its varying geographical distribution and different frequencies across age groups. In human pathology, GTD represents unique proliferative conditions of the trophoblast, characterized by distinct clinical presentations, genetic compositions, and varying biological behaviors. Since the first edition of this book, substantial new knowledge has emerged regarding the pathogenesis, diagnostic pathology, and therapeutic interventions for GTD, necessitating an update. This second edition will incorporate these advancements, focusing on key themes such as the current understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of gestational trophoblastic disease, new classifications and disease entities introduced by the WHO, refined diagnostic criteria, recent immunohistochemical biomarkers for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications, molecular genotyping analysis of GTD, and novel clinical therapeutic interventions, including modern immunotherapy for patients with high-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasms.