Skin Tumours

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Skin Tumours is Volume 12 in the 5th edition of the WHO series on the classification of human tumors, known as the WHO Blue Books, which is considered the gold standard for tumor diagnosis. This series uniquely integrates histopathological diagnosis with digital and molecular pathology, providing essential international standards for cancer care and research. The 5th edition, guided by the WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board, presents a coherent cancer classification across individual volumes organized by anatomical site. Each tumor type is systematically classified by site, category, family, type, and subtype. Tumor entities are listed from benign to malignant and are described under updated headings, including histopathology, diagnostic molecular pathology, and staging, along with essential and desirable diagnostic criteria. This volume is a valuable resource for a wide range of professionals, including pathologists, dermatologists, oncologists, surgeons, general practitioners, and cancer researchers. It features contributions from 284 authors and editors worldwide, over 1500 high-quality images, and more than 4500 references. The WHO Classification of Tumours Online provides access to all volumes of the series, including additional figures and whole slide images.