Dermatopathology E-Book: A Volume in the Series: Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology (Expert Consult - Online)

by Klaus J. Busam MD

Overview

Part of the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series, Dermatopathology is a comprehensive resource that compiles all of today's most essential dermatopathology information into a compact, high-yield format. This medical reference book's well-organized approach and full-color illustrations result in a user-friendly reference that helps the reader access the latest information on molecular diagnostic tests, ancillary tools, and dermatologic disorders. It's perfect for exam prep and clinical application! - Explore a range of neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders of the skin. - Access well-rounded, comprehensive coverage and detailed discussions of metabolic, systemic, allergic, infectious, and inflammatory skin diseases and cutaneous neoplasms. - Take advantage of enhanced diagnostic guidance with content that offers over 1,100 full-color, high-quality photographs that demonstrate the key features of pathologic lesions. - Connect with a reader-centric format that employs a consistent, user-friendly organization throughout to present each pathologic entity's gross and microscopic features, prognostic and therapeutic considerations, ancillary studies, and differential diagnoses. - Reference important information at a glance with an abundance of boxes and tables. - Remain up to date with the latest diagnostically relevant molecular tests, such as cytogenetic tests and mutation analysis of melanocyctic tumors. - Prepare for exams with additional entities relevant to examination and clinical settings. - Stay abreast of the latest advances with brand-new chapters covering Ancillary Diagnostic Tools (such as special stains, immunofluorescence studies, immunohistochemistry, and molecular tests), Disorders of the Nail Apparatus, Genetic Disorders, and Drug Reactions. - Easily comprehend complex topics with help from additional figures and a vastly improved image collection. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323261951
Publisher:	Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date:	12/30/2014
Series:	Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	720
File size:	111 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Klaus Busam is a Professor of Pathology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Director of the combined Memorial Sloan Kettering/Cornell Dermatopathology Training Program. His training is from the Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School combined program. His interests include the utilization of clinical, histological and molecular diagnostic methods to optimize diagnostic accuracy and best predict the behavior of melanocytic neoplasms. As a dermatopathologist, he is recognized as an international expert in the diagnosis of melanoma and is sent many second opinion cases both from within and outside of the United States. As a researcher he is focused on developing molecular based methods to improve the diagnosis and prognostication of melanocytic neoplasms. He has authored over 250 peer reviewed journal articles and numerous textbooks in dermatopathology.
Dr. Klaus Busam is a Professor of Pathology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Director of the combined Memorial Sloan Kettering/Cornell Dermatopathology Training Program. His training is from the Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School combined program. His interests include the utilization of clinical, histological and molecular diagnostic methods to optimize diagnostic accuracy and best predict the behavior of melanocytic neoplasms. As a dermatopathologist, he is recognized as an international expert in the diagnosis of melanoma and is sent many second opinion cases both from within and outside of the United States. As a researcher he is focused on developing molecular based methods to improve the diagnosis and prognostication of melanocytic neoplasms. He has authored over 250 peer reviewed journal articles and numerous textbooks in dermatopathology.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Histology of the Skin Section 2: Non-Neoplastic Disorders Chapter 1: Inflammatory Disease of the Dermis and Epidermis Chapter 2: Panniculitis Chapter 3: Infectious Diseases of the Skin Chapter 4: Cutaneous Vasculitis Chapter 5: Blistering Skin Diseases Chapter 6: Mucinoses, Deposition Disorders, and Connective Tissue Alterations Chapter 7: Non-neoplastic Disorders of Pigmentation Chapter 8: Non-Neoplastic Disorders of Hair Chapter 9: Cysts and Sinuses Section 3: Tumors and Psuedotumors of the Skin and Subcutis Chapter 10: Tumors of the Epidermis Chapter 11: Adnexal Tumors Chapter 12: Melanocytic Proliferations Chapter 13: Soft Tissue Tumors and Tumor-like Reactions Chapter 14: Hematopoietic Neoplasms Chapter 15: Histiocytic Proliferative Disorders Chapter 16: Cutaneous Neuroendocrine (Merkel Cell) Carcinoma Chapter 17: Metastatic Tumors Involving the Skin Section 4: Pathology of Special Sites Chapter 18: Neoplastic and Non-Neoplastic Disorders of the Nail Apparatus Chapter 19: Neoplastic and Non-Neoplastic Disorders of the Conjunctiva and Eyelid Section 5: Frozen Sections and Pathologic Evaluations of Sections from Mohns Surgery