Pioneering women in musculoskeletal pathology: A review highlighting their scientific achievements and remarkable impact in sarcoma care.

Bone and soft tissue pathology - perhaps more than in any other surgical pathology subspecialty - has been profoundly shaped by a cadre of trailblazing female pathologists who have seamlessly integrated morphologic expertise, molecular innovation, and educational leadership. While no single review can capture the full breadth of contributions made by women in this field, this article highlights the remarkable achievements of six such leaders - Drs. Sharon W. Weiss, Adrienne M. Flanagan, Julia A. Bridge, Cristina R. Antonescu, Judith V.M.G. Bovée, and Jeanne M. Meis - whose careers collectively mirror the evolution of musculoskeletal pathology from morphology-centered diagnoses to an era of integrative molecular precision. Through their work, we trace a historical journey encompassing seminal tumor descriptions, transformative advances in immunohistochemistry and molecular cytogenetics, and parallel improvements in classification and clinical management.