Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology: Non-Neoplastic Dermatopathology

By Dr. Deborah L. Cook, this comprehensive guide offers expert, practical guidance through the decision-making process, helping you systematically solve tough diagnostic challenges in skin pathology and arrive at a correct diagnosis between commonly confused entities.

Side-by-Side Comparisons

Lesions are presented side by side for easy comparison, with clinical and pathological findings in short outline format followed by several full-color images. This unique approach helps you distinguish between commonly confused non-neoplastic dermatopathology lesions.

Atypical Features

In addition to illustrating and discussing the classical features of these entities, the author emphasizes atypical features that can complicate diagnoses, providing you with a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in skin pathology.

Comprehensive Coverage

This all-new title covers major differential diagnoses in non-neoplastic dermatopathology, including:

• Inflammatory disorders and alterations of the epidermis and dermis
• Blistering diseases
• Disorders of the adnexae and subcutis
• Infectious diseases

Visual Aids

Contains more than 1,000 full-color photographs that depict the features of each entity and cover major differential diagnoses in this challenging area, enhancing your understanding and improving your diagnostic skills.

Ideal for

This book is ideal for practicing pathologists, pathologists in training, residents, and medical students looking to improve their knowledge and skills in non-neoplastic dermatopathology.