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Atlas of Practical Mohs Histopathology - by Sumaira Z Aasi & David J Leffell & Rossitza Z Lazova (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Mohs surgery is microscopically controlled surgery used to treat common types of skin cancer and allows for the removal of a skin cancer with a very narrow surgical margin and a high cure rate.
- About the Author: David J. Leffell, MD David Paige Smith Professor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Plastic Surgery Yale School of Medicine New Haven, ConnecticutSumaira Z. Aasi, MD Associate Professor of Dermatology Stanford University School of Medicine Palo Alto, CaliforniaRossitza Z. Lazova, MD Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pathology Yale School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut
- 320 Pages
- Medical, Dermatology
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About the Book
Written by leading experts in the field, The Atlas of Mohs Histopathology discusses everything from normal skin histology and rare tumors to pitfalls and incidental findings. The text is anchored by hundreds of high resolution images.Book Synopsis
Mohs surgery is microscopically controlled surgery used to treat common types of skin cancer and allows for the removal of a skin cancer with a very narrow surgical margin and a high cure rate. However, for those involved with the Mohs procedure, it is critical to understand the optimal preparation and interpretation of frozen sections.
Complete with hundreds of high resolution figures, Atlas of Practical Mohs Histopathology is written by leading experts in the field and discusses everything from normal skin histology and rare tumors to pitfalls and incidental findings. Dermatologic surgeons, Mohs cutaneous surgeons, dermatopathologists and pathologists alike will find this book to be a comprehensive and indispensable reference.
From the Back Cover
For those who perform Mohs microscopically controlled surgery, it is critical to understand the standards and nuances of histopathologic interpretation. Complete with hundreds of high resolution figures, Atlas of Practical Mohs Histopathology is written by leading experts in the field and discusses the broad range of clinically-focused histopathology from normal skin and rare tumors to pitfalls and incidental findings. Mohs surgeons, dermatopathologists and pathologists alike will find this book to be a comprehensive and practical guide to interpreting routine and complex cases of skin malignancy.
Review Quotes
From the reviews:
"This is a collection of photomicrographs with concise descriptions of common H&E stained frozen sections skin and skin cancers ... . The ideal audience for this book is beginning Mohs micrographic surgeons, pathologists ... and dermatology residents assisting in a Mohs surgery clinic. ... This is an excellent book to keep near the microscope for teaching sessions. It is ideal for students of Mohs surgery tissue specimen interpretation as it presents an elegantly illustrated, organized, and thoughtful approach to the topic." (Jon C. Starr, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013)
About the Author
David J. Leffell, MD David Paige Smith Professor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Plastic Surgery Yale School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut
Sumaira Z. Aasi, MD Associate Professor of Dermatology Stanford University School of Medicine Palo Alto, California
Rossitza Z. Lazova, MD Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pathology Yale School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut