Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Melanoma
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-38384-7 (ISBN)
Highly acclaimed and considered the leading reference in the field, Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma has once again been fully revised and updated to reflect the most recent advances and techniques in the field of melanoma pathology. The successful focus and format of the previous editions have been preserved. Each lesion and diagnosis is clearly illustrated with the aid of a wealth of digitally enhanced full-color photomicrographs. A concise description of the clinical features, histopathology, differential diagnosis, and the most important characteristics of each lesion provides readers with a quick yet comprehensive overview of each topic covered. Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma is the essential reference for every practicing dermatopathologist, pathologist, dermatologist, and cancer research scientist today.
Melanocytes.- Biopsies, Tissue Processing, Immunohistochemistry, and Ancillary Techniques.- Genetic and Molecular Pathology of Melanoma.- Circumscribed Pigmented Lesions Composed of Basilar Melanocytes.- Common Acquired and Atypical (Dysplastic) Melanocytic Nevi.- Congenital Melanocytic Nevi and Associated Neoplasms, Congenital and Childhood Melanoma.- Spitz Nevus and Variants.- Dermal Melanocytoses, Blue Nevi, and Related Conditions.- Melanocytic Nevi with Phenotypic Heterogeneity.- Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma.- Benign and Malignant Melanocytic Neoplasms of the Mucosa.- Benign and Malignant Melanocytic Neoplasms of the Ocular Apparatus.- Metastatic Malignant Melanoma.- Prognostic Factors in Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma.
From the book reviews:
"The book describes the clinical features, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis of benign and malignant melanocytic lesions. ... The authors of this book have done an excellent job of providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive reference on melanocytic lesions. ... This practical and comprehensive reference is a must have for any practicing dermatopathologist or dermatologist." (Hongyan Dai, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2014)
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 6.3.2014 |
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| Zusatzinfo | XVI, 648 p. 218 illus., 207 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Berlin |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 1590 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie | |
| Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Pathologie | |
| Schlagworte | Circumscribed Pigmented Lesions • Melanocytes • Melanom • Nävi • Nävi / Muttermal • prognostic factors • Spitz Nevus and Variants |
| ISBN-10 | 3-642-38384-X / 364238384X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-642-38384-7 / 9783642383847 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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