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Dermatopathology

A Volume in the Series: Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology

  • 2nd Edition - December 30, 2014
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Klaus J. Busam
  • Language: English

Part of the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series, Dermatopathology is a comprehensive resource that compiles all of today’s most essential dermatopathology informati… Read more

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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!

Key features

  • 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.

Readership

Pathology

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

Review quotes

"I liked the layout of this textbook and it provided an excellent synopsis of the diseases that were included. The book is also accessible online...It is a textbook that should be available in all training departments for both dermatologists and histopathologist." Reviewed by The Bulletin, October 2010

"Busam and a group of experienced diagnostic dermatopathologists hit that mark precisely with this text...Books offering an introduction to the field and those aiming to cover the "essentials" also abound. What sets this volume apart, however, is the emphasis on differential diagnosis, logical organization, and liberal use of summary tables. Very few books are as practical for a busy practicing pathologist or resident as this volume." Reviewed by Barbara M. Egbert, MD, Doody's Review Service

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 22, 2015
  • Language: English

About the author

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Klaus J. Busam

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.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of Dermatopathology, Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cornell University, New York, New York