This updated second edition of Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Disorders provides thorough, yet succinct insight into the ever-changing realm of ovarian disorders. It presents a novel multidisciplinary approach to the subject as described by clinicians, surgeons, pathologists, basic scientists and related medical researchers. Topics covered include reproductive technology, early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and management of menopause among others. The breadth of information provided by this book will appeal to clinicians and researchers involved in the study and treatment of ovarian disorders.KEY FEATURES* Includes updated information on early diagnosis of ovarian cancer* Reviews new diagnostic techniques for ovarian disorders* Discusses latest information on reproductive technology* Presents translational treatment linking laboratory research with clinical medicine

Foreword.Pathology and Basic SciencesOvarian Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology.The Normal Human Ovary: Part 1: Reproductive & Endocrine Functions, Part 2: How Steroid Hormones Work. Recent Progress in Gonadal Dysgenesis. Pathology of Non-Neoplastic Ovarian Enlargements. Precancerous Lesions of the Ovary.Epithelial Ovarian Neoplasms.Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary.Gonadal Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors.Matastatic Tumors of the Ovary.Peritoneal Lesions Related To Ovarian Neoplasms.The Genetic Etiology of Sporadic Ovarian Cancer. Diagnostic Techniques and InvestigationsDiagnostic Tests For Evaluation of Ovarian Function.Premature Ovarian Failure.Ultrasound of the Ovary.Ca125 and Other Tumor Markers in Screening and Monitoring of Ovarian Cancer.BRCA 1 and 2 Mutations in Ovarian Cancer .Epidemiology of Ovarian Cancer.Early Diagnosis and Screening for Ovarian Cancer.Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Tumors.Syndromes and Susceptibility To Ovarian Cancer.A Geneticist Looks at Ovarian Cancer. Gene therapy of Ovarian Cancer- State of the Art and Future Perspectives.Speculation and Deductive Reasoning About Ovarian Epithelial Carcinogenesis and New Horizons. In vitro Fertilization, Stem Cells, Cloning and the Future of Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Contemporary ManagementPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome. General Concepts of Endocrine Manipulation of Assisted Reproduction.Endometriosis.Menopause. Laparaoscopic Surgery of Benign Ovarian Disorders.Benign Ovarian Cysts, Neoplasms and Parovarian Cysts; Torsion; in the Young Patient and Fetus.The Management of Malignant Ovarian Neoplasms in the Young Patient.Ovarian Tumors in Pregnancy. Ovarian Cancer B the initial Laparotomy.Surgical Management of Large Ovarian Carcinoma Tumor Masses.The Long Term Management of Ovarian Cancer.The Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses and Ovarian Cancer.Chemotherapy of Ovarian Cancer.intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.Prevention of Ovarian Cancer: Prophylactic Oophorectomy, Oral Contraceptives.