Other rare sarcomas, mixed tumors, genital sarcomas and pregnancy

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Volume 2 of this comprehensive handbook focuses on rare sarcomas of the female genitalia, including angiosarcoma, various lipo- and rhabdomyosarcomas, and newer entities like PEComa. It details mixed mullerian tumors such as benign adenofibroma, malignant adenosarcoma, and carcinosarcoma. The text thoroughly covers the epidemiology, etiology, pathological anatomy, prognosis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, imaging, and comprehensive therapy for each tumor type, including surgical, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy for primary, relapsed, and metastasized tumors. A dedicated chapter addresses fertility and pregnancy issues related to sarcomas, variants of leiomyoma, atypical smooth muscle tumors, and various endometrial stromal tumors. The book aims to provide diagnostic and therapeutic guidance, highlighting the diagnostic challenges these tumor entities present to pathologists, which are fraught with pitfalls. It is intended for gynecologists, pathologists, surgeons, and hemato-oncologists in both clinical and private practice, offering valuable insights into a complex area of oncology.