A key tool in the fight against cervical cancer, colposcopy has today become a standard gynecologic technique and a must-know area for specialists. Now updated in a third edition, this landmark reference provides complete instruction in colposcopic procedures, together with the histopathologic background needed to reach an accurate diagnosis. The new edition features more than 500 photographs and illustrations- including 100 images appearing for the first time-as well as new sections on vulvar colposcopy and pathology, papillomavirus infections, loop excisional procedures, and advances in instrumentation. COLPOSCOPY begins with histologic principles and coverage of equipment, training, and examination techniques. It then provides full information on normal and abnormal colposcopic findings and guidelines for differential diagnosis and treatment. Fully illustrated and based on decades of experience, this is an essential resource for anyone performing cervical examinations.