Dahlin’s Bone Tumors: A Comprehensive Guide to Bone Neoplasms

Written by Carrie Y. Inwards, the updated Sixth Edition of Dahlin’s Bone Tumors is a seminal work that presents a wealth of knowledge on bone tumors, based on the Mayo Clinic’s extensive experience.

This classic textbook provides a succinct, profusely illustrated summary of the largest single collection of well-diagnosed bone tumors worldwide. The latest edition incorporates the newest knowledge on the grading and staging of bone tumors, ensuring readers have access to the most up-to-date information in the field.

Benign and Malignant Neoplasms: A Detailed Exploration

The book delves into both benign and malignant neoplasms, examining them based on differentiation. With approximately 400 new full-color illustrations, including gross anatomy photographs and photomicrographs, the Sixth Edition brings complex concepts to life in vivid detail.

Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance images are given more attention, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of these important diagnostic tools. Recent clinicopathologic studies have shed new light on radiographic and histologic variations in different tumor types, including chondroblastoma, osteoblastoma, and parosteal osteosarcoma, all of which are covered in-depth.

Neoplasm Simulators: A Critical Consideration

The section on neoplasm simulators has been expanded to include conditions such as neuropathic joint, which may present as a neoplasm. This crucial information helps readers develop a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of bone tumor diagnosis and treatment.

With 416 pages of authoritative content, Dahlin’s Bone Tumors is an indispensable resource for medical professionals, researchers, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of bone neoplasms.

Publication Details:

ISBN-13: 9780781762427
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date: December 1, 2009
Edition: Sixth Edition
Pages: 416