A sound background in dermatopathology is essential for the diagnosis of both inflammatory dermatoses and cutaneous tumors. This book provides an introduction to the principles of dermatopathology, aimed primarily at dermatologists and pathologists in training, but useful for a wide audience
Everyone interested in dermatopathology will profit from combined knowledge of 4 experienced dermatopathologists, uniform structure approach concentrating on common diagnoses, logical presentation of clinical and histological features, large clearly labeled illustrations, clues for differential diagnostic considerations.
All pictures are in color, printed on high-quality paper, clearly labeled and designed to help every reader become skilled at identifying both patterns and specific diagnostic features rapidly.
A dermatopathology designed to be used, not just read - written by practitioners for daily practice.
"Residents in pathology and dermatology often wish for a clear, well illustrated and digestible book that lays out the fundamental diagnostic points for the most common skin diseases- and there it is. Superb photomicrographs and logically ordered criteria are presented in a slim but handsome volume. I recommend Dermatopathology for all physicians in training in both specialties.
Philip E. LeBoit MD
Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Dermatopathology
UC-SF School of Medicine
Dermatopathology
presents the clinical and histopathologic feature of common dermatologic disorders in a concise and logically organized fashion. Each entity is illustraded with excellent full color photomicrographs. A thoughtful discussion of differential diagnostic considerations and ancillary diagnostic tools for each entity will provide the reader with expert guidance on the interpretation of skin biopsies. This compact volume is ideal for trainees in pathology and dermatology or for the practicing pathologist or dermatologist who needs a quick reference.
Sabine Kohler MD
Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Dermatopathology
Stanford University School of Medicine
