Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Melanoma - 3rd Edition by Raymond L Barnhill & Michael W Piepkorn & Klaus J Busam (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- 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.
- Author(s): Raymond L Barnhill & Michael W Piepkorn & Klaus J Busam
- 648 Pages
- Medical, Pathology
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About the Book
This book details recent advances and techniques in melanoma pathology. With the aid of digitally enhanced, full-color photomicrographs, it clearly illustrates each lesion and diagnosis, providing readers with a quick, comprehensive overview of each topic.Book Synopsis
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.
From the Back Cover
Highly acclaimed and considered the leading reference in the field, Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Melanoma has once again been fully revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the most recent advances and techniques in the field of melanoma pathology. New chapters on mucosal melanoma, ocular melanoma, and pigmented lesions of the nail apparatus have been included in this new edition. 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 outstanding characteristics of each lesion provides readers with a quick yet comprehensive overview of each topic covered. Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Melanoma is the essential reference for every practicing dermatopathologist, pathologist, dermatologist, and cancer research scientist today.
Review Quotes
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)