Practical Skin Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach: A Volume in the Pattern Recognition Series, Expert Consult: Online and Print, 1e

by James W Patterson MD (Author)

Practical Skin Pathology is the only dermatopathology reference that uses a systematic pattern recognition approach to help you achieve more accurate diagnoses of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic skin diseases. This volume in the Pattern Recognition Series helps you to efficiently and confidently evaluate even the most challenging skin diseases and lesions.

• Identify challenging types of skin cancer, including cutaneous lymphomas and melanocytic lesions, as well as non-neoplastic skin diseases such as panniculitis; drug eruptions, including reactions to newer chemotherapeutic agents; infectious diseases; and many more, with the only dermatopathology reference that uses a pattern recognition approach.
• Progress logically from the histologic pattern, through the appropriate workup, around the pitfalls, to the best diagnosis.
• Compare your clinical findings to more than 1,400 full-color, high-quality photos that capture the characteristic presentation of a full range of dermatopathology specimens.
• Access the fully searchable text and downloadable images online at Expert Consult.