WEEDON's Skin Pathology Essentials

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1 An approach to the interpretation of skin biopsies

2 Diagnostic clues

 

SECTION 2 TISSUE REACTION PATTERNS

3 The lichenoid reaction pattern (!Yinterface dermatitis!|)

4 The psoriasiform reaction pattern

5 The spongiotic reaction pattern

6 The vesiculobullous reaction pattern

7 The granulomatous reaction pattern

8 The vasculopathic reaction pattern

 

SECTION 3 THE EPIDERMIS

9 Disorders of epidermal maturation and keratinization

10 Disorders of pigmentation

 

SECTION 4 THE DERMIS

11 Disorders of collagen

12 Disorders of elastic tissue

13 Cutaneous mucinoses

14 Cutaneous deposits

15 Diseases of cutaneous appendages

16 Cysts, sinuses and pits

17 Panniculitis

 

SECTION 5 THE SKIN IN SYSTEMIC AND MISCELLANEOUS DISEASES

18 Metabolic and storage diseases

19 Miscellaneous conditions

20 Cutaneous drug reactions

21 Reactions to physical agents

 

SECTION 6 INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS

22 Cutaneous infections and infestations -- histological patterns

23 Bacterial and rickettsial infections

24 Spirochetal infections

25 Mycoses and algal infections

26 Viral diseases

27 Protozoal infections

28 Marine injuries

29 Helminth infestations

30 Arthropod-induced diseases

 

SECTION 7 TUMORS

31 Tumors of the epidermis

32 Lentigines, nevi and melanomas

33 Tumors of cutaneous appendages

34 Tumors and tumor-like proliferations of fibrous and related tissues

35 Tumors of fat

36 Tumors of muscle, cartilage and bone

37 Neural and neuroendocrine tumors

38 Vascular tumors

39 Cutaneous metastases

40 Cutaneous infiltrates -- non-lymphoid 41 Cutaneous infiltrates -- lymphoid and leukemic

Comprehensive, concise, and superbly illustrated, Weedon's Skin Pathology Essentials, 3rd Edition, provides expert, easy-to-read guidance on key diagnoses in dermatopathology for pathologists and dermatologists in practice and training. This clearly written, well-structured text/atlas is ideal for quickly looking up practical problems in the recognition and diagnosis of skin lesions both clinically and histologically. Cross-referenced to the encyclopedic and authoritative Weedon's Skin Pathology, 5th Edition, it enables you to avoid pitfalls and make the most accurate diagnoses with confidence.

 

Covers more than 1,300 dermatopathological entities, both common and rare, including additional entries in every section of the text.

Provides more than 3,000 color histopathologic and clinical images for complete visual coverage of key diagnostic points for any given entity, and features new illustrations of rare conditions and unusual manifestations.

Includes numerous summary tables and diagnostic algorithms that guide you to the most likely diagnosis and set of differential diagnoses for numerous inflammatory and neoplastic skin conditions.

Discusses the latest immunohistochemical staining techniques and molecular genetic techniques.

Uses a highly templated, bulleted, outline format throughout, facilitating quick and easy retrieval of key information.

Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

 

About Ronald Johnston

Dr. Johnston was a Colonel in the US Air Force (F15 Fighter pilot) and was Chief of Dermatology at Eglin Air Force base in Florida. He is now retired from Air Force and has an academic position at the dermatology department at the University of South Florida as well as a private practice "Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Center) in Tampa.