362 Pages 220 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    "...a worthwhile investment for... pathologists-in-training, dematologists-in-training, or medical students..." --Arch Dermatology Intended for use as a practical manual, the information in this book has been presented so as to yield a differential diagnosis for each histological finding. With some 500 entities described, the contents of this handbook are quite inclusive. It serves not only as a primer in dermatopathology directed at residents of pathology and dermatology, but also as a useful reference for practicing dermatologists, general pathologists and primary care physicians who routinely evaluate skin lesions and biopsies in their practice.

    1. Hyperkeratosis and Parakeratosis 2. Acanthosis 3. Papillomatosis, Atrophy and Alterations of the Granular Layer 4. Spongiosis, Exocytosis and Acantholysis 5. Vesicles and Bullae 6. Interface, Poikilodermatous Dermatitis and Necrosis of Keratinocytes 7. Lichenoid Dermatitis, Pigmentary Incontinence and Perivascular Infiltrates 8. Infiltrates by Lymphocytes, Neutrophils and Eosinophils 9. Infiltrates by Plasma Cells, Mast Cells and Histiocytes 10. Granulomas 11. Dermal Necrosis and Transepidermal Elimination 12. Purpuras, Vasculitis, Emboli and Thrombi 13. Dermal Deposits, Collagen Abnormalities and Calcifications 14. Panniculitis, Inclusions, Fungi and Parasites 15. Hair Follicle Abnormalities 16. Cysts, Polyps and Hamartomas 17. Tumors of the Epidermis and of the Hair Follicles 18. Sebaceous, Eccrine and Apocrine Tumors 19. Soft Tissue Tumors 20. Pigmentary Disturbances and Melanocytic Tumors 21. Vascular and Neural Tumors 22. Tumors of Lymphoid Tissue, Metastatic Disease 23. Special Stains and Techniques

    Biography

    Ramon L. Sanchez, M.D. and Sharon S. Raimer M.D. both The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas, USA.