Diagnostic Pathology: Neoplastic Dermatopathology

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering a broad array of cutaneous neoplasms and their differential diagnoses, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Succinctly written, richly illustrated, and easy to use, Diagnostic Pathology: Neoplastic Dermatopathology, fourth edition, is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.- Features updates throughout, as well as new chapters on key topics, including more than 10 new chapters on nail tumors and soft tissue tumors- Details recent advances in diagnostic, immunohistochemical, molecular, and genetic techniques used for identification in neoplastic dermatopathology, including terminology updates needed for everyday diagnostic determinations on often difficult and challenging cases- Contains detailed yet concise chapters with critical information such as definitions, epidemiology, clinical presentation, macro- and microscopic features, differential diagnoses, and pathologic interpretation pearls-all in an easy-to-reference format- Features 3,000+ high-quality print images (with an additional 2,400+ images in the complimentary eBook), including gross pathology and clinical photographs, histology images, full-color medical illustrations, and immunohistochemistry and radiology images-all carefully annotated to help you quickly recognize established entities- Includes updated staging details for melanoma, cutaneous lymphoma, and additional tumors- Shares the knowledge and expertise of two highly regarded dermatopathologists: Dr. David Cassarino, professor of pathology, and Dr. Christine Ko, professor of dermatology, who present unified yet diverging perspectives in this challenging area- Reflects the most recent information from the World Health Organization (WHO) 2023 update and European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)- Features a templated, highly formatted design; concise, bulleted text; key facts in each chapter; and an extensive index for easy reference- Includes an eBook version that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

David S. Cassarino, MD, PhD is a consulting dermatopathologist and staff pathologist with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group at the Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Cassarino is the co-lead author from Diagnostic Pathology: Neoplastic Dermatopathology, 4th edition.