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This new volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series packs all of today's most essential dermatopathology know-how into a compact, high-yield format! Its pragmatic, well-organized approach, abundant full-color illustrations, and at-a-glance tables make the information you need easy to access. Over 1,100 full-color photographs capture the appearance of a full range of skin lesions. And, Expert Consult functionality gives you easy access to the full text online as well as all of the book's images for enhanced visual guidance.
. Features online access to the full text and all the illustrations from the book, with links to PubMed, for easy referencing at expertconsult.com.
. Covers both neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders of the skin.
. Provides detailed discussions of metabolic, systemic, allergic, infectious, and inflammatory skin diseases as well as cutaneous neoplasms giving you well-rounded, comprehensive coverage.
. Offers over 1,100 full-color, high-quality photographs that demonstrate the key features of a wide variety of pathologic lesions offering enhanced diagnostic guidance.
. 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.
. Presents information in boxes and tables for at-a-glance reference.
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Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series answers the call for fresh, affordable, and easy-to-use guidance. Each region-specific volume provides all of the most essential information on the pathologic entities encountered in practice. Series Editor: John R. Goldblum, MD, FACP, FASCP, FACG With 13 additional contributing experts.
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Notice Knowledge and best practice in this field are constantly changing. As new research and experience broaden our knowledge, changes in practice, treatment and drug therapy may become necessary or appropriate. Readers are advised to check the most current information provided (i) on procedures featured or (ii) by the manufacturer of each product to be administered, to verify the recommended dose or formula, the method and duration of administration, and contraindications. It is the responsibility of the practitioner, relying on their own experience and knowledge of the patient, to make diagnoses, to determine dosages and the best treatment for each individual patient, and to take all appropriate safety precautions. To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the Editor assumes any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of the material contained in this book.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Dermatopathology / edited by Klaus J. Busam. – 1st ed. p. ; cm. – ( Foundations in diagnostic pathology) Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-0-443-06654-2 1. Skin–Diseases. 2. Skin–Cancer. I. Busam, Klaus J. II. Title. III. Series: Foundations in diagnostic pathology. [DNLM: 1. Skin Diseases–pathology. 2. Skin Neoplasms–pathology. WR 140 D4351705 2010] RL96.D478 2010 616.5¢07–dc22
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