McKee’s Pathology of the Skin, 2 Volume Set, 6th edition (EPUB)

By J. Eduardo Calonje MD DipRCPath, Thomas Brenn MD PhD FRCPath, Alexander J. Lazar MD PhD, Steven D. Billings MD

For trusted, comprehensive, and lavishly illustrated information on dermatopathology, look no further than McKee’s Pathology of the Skin, 6th Edition. This fully revised reference provides clinical guidance from internationally renowned experts along with details on etiology, pathogenesis, histopathology, and differential diagnosis―making this unique resource unparalleled in its wealth of clinical and histopathological material. It’s a must-have resource for practicing dermatopathologists and general pathologists who sign out skin biopsies.

Covers pathological aspects of skin diseases in addition to providing superb descriptions and illustrations of their clinical manifestations―the only available reference with this unique combination of features
Offers highly illustrated coverage of inflammatory skin diseases, neoplastic conditions, infectious diseases, and other dermatological disorders, with sections on clinical correlations, histopathological features, and differential diagnoses, making it a valuable resource for both dermatologists and pathologists
Contains more than 5,000 superb histopathologic and clinical illustrations that demonstrate the range of histologic manifestations, and features bulleted lists of clinical features and differential diagnosis tables for easy reference
Brings you up to date with key molecular aspects of disease, including targeted therapy and personalized medicine
Includes an extensively revised chapter on melanoma that reflects recent significant changes in cancer research, the molecular mechanism of cancer, and the implications of these mechanisms in developing targeted therapies for treatment
Discusses key topics such as including the use of biologics for the treatment of inflammatory disease; new antigens/antibodies for tumor diagnosis and staging; next-generation sequencing and other molecular assays; improved clinical-pathological correlations for integrated care; increased understanding of genetic skin disorders and rare dermatological conditions; and much more