Neoplastic Lesions of the Skin (Demos Surgical Pathology Guides)

" Neoplastic Lesions of the Skin presents the full gamut of key inflamed skin disorders entities and diagnoses that a pathologist can expect to encounter in daily practice. Coverage includes inflammatory reactions limited to the epidermis, inflammatory reactions of the dermis, inflammatory reactions of subcutaneous tissue, infectious diseases, cutaneous and metabolic disorders and more. Neoplastic Lesions of the Skin is highly illustrated throughout and provides a handy summary and quick reference guide for pathology residents and less experienced pathologists. In addition, it serves as a portable ""refresher course"" or MOC review tool for more experienced pathologists. Features: Presents the key entities and diagnoses that pathologists will see in practice Emphasis is on basic morphology with newer techniques represented where they are frequently used Includes ìexpert tipsî from experienced diagnosticians " The Demos Surgical Pathology Guides series presents in summary and visual form the basic knowledge base that every practicing pathologist needs every working day. Series volumes cover the major specialty areas of surgical pathology, and coverage emphasizes the key entities and diagnoses that pathologists will see in practice, and that they must know whether in training or practice. The emphasis is on the basic morphology with newer techniques represented where they are frequently used. The series provides a handy summary and quick reference that any pathology resident or fellow will find useful. Experienced practitioners will find the series valuable as a portable'refresher course'or review tool.Neoplastic Lesions of the Skin presents the full gamut of skin lesion disorders and diagnoses that pathologists commonly see in practice. Traditional morphology and histopathologic features, coupled with clinical data, are emphasized. Chapters are complemented with both high-power images for analysis of cytologic features of skin lesions cells as well as low-power images for assessment of skin lesion architectureThe chapters cover epithelial and epidermal lesions; adnexal lesions; cysts; connective tissue tumors, neural neoplasms; and pigmented lesions of the skin. Neoplastic Lesions of the Skin is highly illustrated throughout and provides residents and clinicians with a quick reference for rotation or review. Provides high-yield diagnostic summary and review in surgical pathology for residents, fellows, practicing surgical pathologists preparing for recertification. This title presents the gamut of key inflamed skin disorders entities and diagnoses that a pathologist can expect to encounter in daily practice.