Atlas of Head and Neck Pathology
- 4th Edition - September 18, 2023
- Latest edition
- Authors: Bruce M. Wenig, Juan C. Hernandez-Prera
- Language: English
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Pathology****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Otolaryngology**With its consistent, practical organization and succinct bulle… Read more
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Description
Description
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Pathology**
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Otolaryngology**
With its consistent, practical organization and succinct bulleted format, Atlas of Head and Neck Pathology, 4th Edition, is an ideal resource for pathologists in training and in practice. High-quality illustrations with extensive figure legends depict the histological, immunohistochemical, cytologic and diagnostic imaging appearances of every type of head and neck pathology, while the user-friendly format allows for quick access to information. From cover to cover, this comprehensive reference is designed to help you effectively and accurately diagnose a wide range of head and neck disorders, improve your turnaround time when diagnosing a specimen, and facilitate clear reports on prognosis and therapeutic management options to surgical and medical colleagues.
Key features
Key features
- Uses a templated approach with standard headings in each chapter, as well as bulleted text for fast retrieval of information
- Explores each entity’s clinical features, pathologic features, ancillary studies, differential diagnoses, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations
- Covers recent advances in molecular diagnostic testing, including capabilities, limitations, and targeted/personalized medicine
- Includes clinical information on treatment and prognosis for a better understanding of the clinical implications of diagnosis
- Incorporates the most current WHO classification systems, as well as new diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis, newly described variants, and new histologic entities
- Shares the knowledge and expertise of new co-author Dr. Juan C. Hernandez-Prera
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section 1. Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
1. Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Sinonasal Tract
2. Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Sinonasal Tract
3. Neoplasms of the Sinonasal Tract
Section 2. Oral Cavity
4. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Oral Cavity
5. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Oral Cavity
6. Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity
7. Intraoperative Consultation in Oral Cavity Mucosal Lesions
Section 3. Pharynx, Including Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and Hypopharynx
8. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Pharynx
9. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Pharynx
10. Neoplasms of the Pharynx
Section 4. The Neck
11. Anatomy of the Neck
12. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Neck
13. Neoplasms of the Neck
Section 5. Larynx and Trachea
14. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Larynx and Trachea
15. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Larynx and Trachea
16. Neoplasms of the Larynx and Trachea
17. Intraoperative Consultation of Laryngeal Lesions
Section 6. Major and Minor Salivary Glands
18. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Salivary Glands
19. Non-Neoplastic Diseases of Salivary Glands
20. Neoplasms of the Salivary Glands
21. Intraoperative Consultation in Salivary Glands and Biopsy Diagnosis of Salivary Gland Neoplasms
Section 7. External, Middle, and Inner Ear
22. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Ear
23. Non-Neoplastic Diseases of the Ear and Temporal Bone
24. Neoplasms of the Ear and Temporal Bone
25. Immunohistochemistry of Middle Ear Neoplasms
Section 8. Thyroid Gland
26. Embryology, Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology of the Thyroid Gland
27. Non-Neoplastic Diseases of the Thyroid Gland
28. Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland
29. Thyroid Gland Post Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)-Related Histologic Changes and Intraoperative Consultation
Section 9. Parathyroid Glands
30. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Parathyroid Glands
31. General Considerations
32. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Parathyroid Glands
33. Neoplastic Lesions of the Parathyroid Glands
34. Intraoperative Consultation (Frozen Section)in Parathyroid Gland and Parathyroid Proliferative Disease (PPD)/Hyperparathyroidism
Section 10. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
35. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes and Selective Inherited Syndromes with Associated Endocrine Neoplasms
1. Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Sinonasal Tract
2. Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Sinonasal Tract
3. Neoplasms of the Sinonasal Tract
Section 2. Oral Cavity
4. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Oral Cavity
5. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Oral Cavity
6. Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity
7. Intraoperative Consultation in Oral Cavity Mucosal Lesions
Section 3. Pharynx, Including Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and Hypopharynx
8. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Pharynx
9. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Pharynx
10. Neoplasms of the Pharynx
Section 4. The Neck
11. Anatomy of the Neck
12. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Neck
13. Neoplasms of the Neck
Section 5. Larynx and Trachea
14. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Larynx and Trachea
15. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Larynx and Trachea
16. Neoplasms of the Larynx and Trachea
17. Intraoperative Consultation of Laryngeal Lesions
Section 6. Major and Minor Salivary Glands
18. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Salivary Glands
19. Non-Neoplastic Diseases of Salivary Glands
20. Neoplasms of the Salivary Glands
21. Intraoperative Consultation in Salivary Glands and Biopsy Diagnosis of Salivary Gland Neoplasms
Section 7. External, Middle, and Inner Ear
22. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Ear
23. Non-Neoplastic Diseases of the Ear and Temporal Bone
24. Neoplasms of the Ear and Temporal Bone
25. Immunohistochemistry of Middle Ear Neoplasms
Section 8. Thyroid Gland
26. Embryology, Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology of the Thyroid Gland
27. Non-Neoplastic Diseases of the Thyroid Gland
28. Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland
29. Thyroid Gland Post Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)-Related Histologic Changes and Intraoperative Consultation
Section 9. Parathyroid Glands
30. Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology of the Parathyroid Glands
31. General Considerations
32. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Parathyroid Glands
33. Neoplastic Lesions of the Parathyroid Glands
34. Intraoperative Consultation (Frozen Section)in Parathyroid Gland and Parathyroid Proliferative Disease (PPD)/Hyperparathyroidism
Section 10. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
35. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes and Selective Inherited Syndromes with Associated Endocrine Neoplasms
Review quotes
Review quotes
5 Stars! "...provides a comprehensive reference on head and neck pathology in a format that is easily accessible with numerous high-quality figures and images.... useful for any pathologist signing out head and neck specimens, and is an excellent resource for pathology residents and fellows,... [including] head and neck oncologists, surgeons, and radiologists.... The format of the atlas is similar to that of previous editions, with information provided in accessible and easy-to-read bulleted format,... [and] contains numerous tables, including ones that compare various entities.... [It] remains one of the most important books in head and neck pathology and the surgical pathology world in general,... an excellent resource for pathology trainees and practicing pathologists.... The text is very well written and easy to read and the accompanying images are of excellent quality.... a must-have in the personal library of every surgical pathologist." Review by Kyle Perry, MD (University of Michigan Medical School), ©Doody's Review Service 2025. Doody's Score: 98, 5 Stars!
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: October 5, 2023
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Bruce M. Wenig
Affiliations and expertise
Section Head, Head and Neck and Endocrine Pathology, Professor of Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USAView book on ScienceDirect
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