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Atlas of Black Skin

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Ali Moiin, editor. --Cham: Springer , c2020.
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As both experience and evidence-based findings indicate, specific dermatological conditions can prove harder to diagnose in patients with darker skin tones. Lack of knowledge or experience can compromise effective treatment and management, leading to lasting consequences for the patient. This atlas strives to supplement a lack of real world experience by providing more than 800 hundred high quality photographs and illustrations help guide physicians in treating the nuances of darker skinned pat…
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Moiin, Ali
Responsibility
Ali Moiin, editor
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2020
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiii, 236 p.) : 838 illus., 831 illus. in color
ISBN
9783030314859
9783030314842 (Print ed.)
9783030314866 (Print ed.)
9783030314873 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
African Continental Ancestry Group
Pigmentation Disorders - pathology
Skin Diseases - pathology
Specialty
Dermatology
Minority Health
Abstract
As both experience and evidence-based findings indicate, specific dermatological conditions can prove harder to diagnose in patients with darker skin tones. Lack of knowledge or experience can compromise effective treatment and management, leading to lasting consequences for the patient. This atlas strives to supplement a lack of real world experience by providing more than 800 hundred high quality photographs and illustrations help guide physicians in treating the nuances of darker skinned patient populations. Dr. Moiin's own professional experience in treating patients of color on a daily basis and the sheer volume with which he is acquainted with these diseases on darker skin, enable him to provide broader insight and include a myriad of photos to better illustrate diagnoses and treatment plans. Photos range from common to rare diseases to aid in delineating nuances in diseases. Since dermatology is a highly visual field, the focus is more on the images, while the text is comprehensive but concise and often bulleted to allow for practical use. Written for residents and practicing dermatologists and all other medical professionals, Atlas of Black Skin is an essential tool for practitioners looking to broaden the scope of their care.
Contents
1. Introduction: The Differences of Black Skin -- 2. Common Conditions in Skin of Color -- 3. Cutaneous Infections in Black Skin -- 4. Immunological Diseases -- 5. Keloids -- 6. Disorders of Hyperpigmentation -- 7. Disorders of Hypopigmentation -- 8. Diseases of the Scalp -- 9. Alopecia -- 10. Cancers Arising in Black Skin.
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e-Book
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Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases : Challenging and Complex Clinical Scenarios

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Horacio Cabo, Aimilios Lallas, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2020.
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This practical atlas describes the use of dermatoscopy in the clinic, a technique that is increasingly used by the clinical dermatologist. It revolves around the use of clinical cases, simulating what happens in the clinic when the dermatologist is presented with a patient who has pigmented and non-pigmented lesions. Dermatologists perform diagnoses based on what they see on the skin and with these images recognize different diseases. This whole spectrum of forms and shapes is reflected in colo…
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Cabo, Horacio
Lallas, Aimilios
Responsibility
Horacio Cabo, Aimilios Lallas, editors
Alternate Title
Atlas of dermoscopy cases
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2020
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 191 p.) : 362 illus., 185 illus. in color
ISBN
9783030436728
9783030436711 (Print ed.)
9783030436735 (Print ed.)
9783030436742 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Dermoscopy
Skin Diseases - diagnosis
Skin Diseases - pathology
Specialty
Dermatology
Abstract
This practical atlas describes the use of dermatoscopy in the clinic, a technique that is increasingly used by the clinical dermatologist. It revolves around the use of clinical cases, simulating what happens in the clinic when the dermatologist is presented with a patient who has pigmented and non-pigmented lesions. Dermatologists perform diagnoses based on what they see on the skin and with these images recognize different diseases. This whole spectrum of forms and shapes is reflected in color. Dermatoscopy opens a new and very wide field of structures and colors that cannot be seen with the naked eye and, with appropriate training and the use of this book, improves clinical diagnosis. Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases: Challenging and Complex Clinical Scenarios adds significantly to the analysis of cases from the Editors’ previous volume Comprehensive Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases by teaching the technique through specially selected, complex, and interesting clinical cases and providing the reader a thorough understanding of the techniques and methodologies associated with diagnosis using dermatoscopy. It is of great use to the trainee dermatologist and any practicing dermatologist seeking to expand their skills with this important diagnostic tool.
Contents
Ten Basic Rules: How Not to Miss a Melanoma -- Flat Pigmented Lesions on the Scalp -- Palpable Pigmented Lesions on the Scalp -- Nodular Pigmented Lesions on the Scalp -- Flat Non-pigmented Lesions on the Scalp -- Palpable Non- pigmented Lesions on the Scalp -- Nodular Non-pigmented Lesions on the Scalp -- Flat Pigmented Lesions on the Face -- Palpable Pigmented Lesions on the Face -- Nodular Pigmented Lesions on the Face -- Flat Non-pigmented Lesions on the Face -- Palpable Non-pigmented Lesions on the Face -- Nodular Non-pigmented Lesions on the Face -- Flat Pigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- Palpable Pigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- Nodular Pigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- Flat Non-pigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- Palpable Non-pigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- Nodular Non-pigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- Flat Pigmented Lesions on the Upper Limb -- Palpable Pigmented Lesions on the Upper Limb -- Nodular Pigmented Lesions on the Upper Limb -- Flat Non-pigmented Lesions on the Upper Limb -- Palpable Non-pigmented Lesions on the Upper Limb -- Nodular Non-pigmented Lesions on the Upper Limb -- Flat Pigmented Lesions on the Lower Limb -- Palpable Pigmented Lesions on the Lower Limb -- Nodular Pigmented Lesions on the Lower Limb -- Flat Non-pigmented Lesions on the Lower Limb -- Palpable Non-pigmented Lesions on the Lower Limb -- Nodular Non-pigmented Lesions on the Lower Limb -- Acral Lesions -- Nail Lesions -- Lesions in Genital Areas -- Hair and Scalp Disorders.
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e-Book
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Atlas
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Atlas of essential dermatopathology

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Kasia S. Masterpol, Andrea Primiani, Lyn M. Duncan, authors. --London: Springer , c2013.
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Dermatopathology often presents considerable difficulty for the dermatologist in training when defining the subtle differences in the appearance of various conditions. This Atlas of Essential Dermatopathology is based on materials developed during dermatopathology teaching signout at the Massachusetts General Hospital and replicates the experience at the microscope. It contains numerous hand drawn sketches and tables plus stunning histological images to describe the appearances of common dermat…
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Masterpol, Kasia S
Other Authors
Primiani, Andrea
Duncan, Lyn M
Responsibility
Kasia S. Masterpol, Andrea Primiani, Lyn M. Duncan, authors
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2013
Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 126 p. : 157 ill. in color)
ISBN
9781447144717
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - pathology - Atlases
Subjects (LCSH)
Dermatology
Pathology
Abstract
Dermatopathology often presents considerable difficulty for the dermatologist in training when defining the subtle differences in the appearance of various conditions. This Atlas of Essential Dermatopathology is based on materials developed during dermatopathology teaching signout at the Massachusetts General Hospital and replicates the experience at the microscope. It contains numerous hand drawn sketches and tables plus stunning histological images to describe the appearances of common dermatologic conditions. Each chapter is brief and focuses on the main learning points. Tables of special stains, immunohistochemical markers and a glossary of terms are also included to broaden the reader's experience. The content is based on the most frequently encountered processes in the MGH Dermatopathology Unit; it is not intended to be comprehensive but rather an outline and atlas of the essentials in diagnostic dermatopathology. This book will therefore be an indispensable primer for trainees of all levels, students and residents alike in dermatology and pathology.
Contents
Introduction -- Part 1. Anatomy -- Part II. Infections -- Part III. Inflammatory, Non-infectious -- Part IV. Nodular Lymphoid Proliferations -- Part V. Epithelial Proliferations -- Part VI. Adnexal Tumors -- Part VII. Mesenchymal Tumors -- Part VIII. Melanocytic Proliferations -- Part IX. Reporting Melanoma -- Part X. Special Stains -- Glossary -- Index.
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Atlas of Mohs and Frozen Section Cutaneous Pathology

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edited by Michael Morgan, John R. Hamill, James M. Spencer. --New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , c2010.
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Morgan, Michael
Other Authors
Hamill, John R
Spencer, James M
Responsibility
edited by Michael Morgan, John R. Hamill, James M. Spencer
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Date of Publication
c2010
ISBN
9780387848006
Subjects (MeSH)
Frozen Sections - Atlases
Mohs Surgery
Skin Diseases - pathology - Atlases
Subjects (LCSH)
Dermatology
Oncology
Pathology
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Atlas of Mohs and Frozen Section Cutaneous Pathology

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Michael B. Morgan, James M. Spencer, John R. Hamill, Jr., Rebecca Thornhill, editors. (Second edition) --Cham: Springer , c2018.
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Of all the techniques used to treat non melanoma skin cancer, the highest cure rates belong to the Mohs surgical procedure. Critical to this technique is optimal preparation and interpretation of frozen sections. The second edition of this highly successful atlas details both common and uncommon cutaneous neoplasms that can serve as a source of reference for established practitioners and a review for those in training. It includes new frozen section specimens, the most current diagnostic guidel…
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Morgan, Michael B.
Spencer, James M.
Hamill, Jr., John R.
Thornhill, Rebecca
Responsibility
Michael B. Morgan, James M. Spencer, John R. Hamill, Jr., Rebecca Thornhill, editors
Edition
Second edition
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2018
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvi, 257 p.) : 211 illus., 202 illus. in color
ISBN
9783319748474
9783319748467 (print ed.)
9783319748481 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Frozen Sections
Mohs Surgery
Skin Diseases - pathology
Skin Diseases - surgery
Specialty
Dermatology
Pathology
Abstract
Of all the techniques used to treat non melanoma skin cancer, the highest cure rates belong to the Mohs surgical procedure. Critical to this technique is optimal preparation and interpretation of frozen sections. The second edition of this highly successful atlas details both common and uncommon cutaneous neoplasms that can serve as a source of reference for established practitioners and a review for those in training. It includes new frozen section specimens, the most current diagnostic guidelines, and discussion of the advancements in tissue staining. There is also an additional chapter with self-study tools, where readers can test their knowledge using various images with a multiple choice answer format, followed by a discussion of the correct answer. With high resolution figures, the Atlas of Mohs and Frozen Section Cutaneous Pathology, Second Edition is the premier text on the topic, serving as a highly practical guide to microscopic analysis, diagnosis, and discrimination of common and problematic cutaneous neoplasms. Highlights of the Atlas include diagnosis of basic and routine dermatologic entities, diagnosis and distinction of rare and/or deadly neoplasms such as dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and merkel cell carcinoma, a troubleshooting guide dealing with quality control of the frozen section technique, and discussion of techniques including immunohistochemistry. Comprehensive and presented in full color, the Atlas of Mohs and Frozen Section Cutaneous Pathology, Second Edition is an indispensable reference for anyone involved with the Mohs procedure, including dermatologic surgeons, Mohs cutaneous surgeons, as well as pathologists and dermatopathologists who perform frozen section analysis of cutaneous specimens.
Contents
Section I: Introduction -- 1. Mohs and Frozen Section Overview -- 2. Quality Assurance -- Section II: Tumors of the Epidermis/Adnexae -- 3. Histology with Regional and Ethnic Variation -- 4. Benign Epidermal Tumors -- 5. Pseudotumors -- 6. Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Variants and Challenges -- 7. Basal Cell Carcinoma: Variants and Challenges -- 8. Adnexal Neoplasms -- 9. Malignant Adnexal Neoplasms -- 10. Merkel Cell Carcinoma -- 11. Sebaceous Tumors -- 12. Paget's Disease -- 13. Melanocyte Pathology -- Section III: Tumors of the Dermis -- 14. Benign Mesenchymal Tumors -- 15. The Sarcomas -- 16. Lymphoid Pathology -- Section IV: Special Topics -- 17. Perineural Pathology -- 18. Cytopathology of Cutaneous Tumors -- 19. Immunohistochemistry Applications -- 20. Histotechnique and Staining Troubleshooting -- Section V: Mohs Clinicopathologic Self-Test Series -- 21. A Painful Perineural Infiltrate -- 22. A Painful Subcutaneous Nodule -- 23. Basaloid Lesion -- 24. Rapidly Growing Hemorrhagic Papule -- 25. Aggressive Spindle Cell Neoplasm -- 26. Eyelid Tumor -- 27. Non-melanoma Skin Cancer with Anemia -- 28. Follicular Neoplasm -- 29. Hemorrhagic Papule in a Patient with Lip Carcinoma -- 30. Blue Ball in the Dermis.
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Atlas of Pediatric Dermatoscopy

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Giuseppe Micali, Francesco Lacarrubba, Giuseppe Stinco, Giuseppe Argenziano, Iria Neri, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2018.
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This atlas, containing a wealth of clinical and dermoscopic images, describes and illustrates the applications of dermoscopy in a wide variety of skin disorders that may be encountered in the pediatric population. Key features and other salient aspects are highlighted with the aim of enabling the clinician to reach a fast and reliable diagnosis in all cases. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive technique that allows rapid and magnified in vivo observation of the skin, with visualization of morphologic …
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Micali, Giuseppe
Lacarrubba, Francesco
Stinco, Giuseppe
Argenziano, Giuseppe
Neri, Iria
Responsibility
Giuseppe Micali, Francesco Lacarrubba, Giuseppe Stinco, Giuseppe Argenziano, Iria Neri, editors
Alternate Title
Atlas of pediatric dermoscopy
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2018
Physical Description
1 online resource (xii, 260 p.) : 182 illus. in color
ISBN
9783319711683
9783319711676 (print ed.)
9783319711690 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Child
Dermoscopy
Skin Diseases - diagnosis
Skin Diseases - pathology
Specialty
Dermatology
Pediatrics
Abstract
This atlas, containing a wealth of clinical and dermoscopic images, describes and illustrates the applications of dermoscopy in a wide variety of skin disorders that may be encountered in the pediatric population. Key features and other salient aspects are highlighted with the aim of enabling the clinician to reach a fast and reliable diagnosis in all cases. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive technique that allows rapid and magnified in vivo observation of the skin, with visualization of morphologic features imperceptible to the naked eye. Dermoscopy has revolutionized the approach to pigmented skin lesions, greatly improving diagnostic accuracy. Furthermore, over the past few years it has been demonstrated to be very useful in the diagnosis, follow-up, and therapeutic monitoring of a range of other skin disorders, including cutaneous/mucosal infections, ectoparasitoses, inflammatory diseases, and hair and nail abnormalities. Being non-invasive, dermoscopy is particularly suitable for use in the pediatric population, in which invasive diagnostic procedures may be problematic.
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Canine and Feline Skin Cytology : A Comprehensive and Illustrated Guide to the Interpretation of Skin Lesions via Cytological Examination

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Francesco Albanese. --Cham: Springer , 2017.
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This book discusses canine and feline skin cytology and the importance of this diagnostic tool in interpreting skin lesions. With more than 600 clinical and cytological color pictures, it explains the cytological patterns observed in all cutaneous inflammatory and neoplastic lesions in cats and dogs, as well as cutaneous metastasis of non-primary skin neoplasms. The first part of the book describes cell morphology and cytological patterns, providing an overview of the normal structure of the sk…
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Albanese, Francesco
Responsibility
Francesco Albanese
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
2017
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvii, 524 pages) : 754 illus., 753 illus. in color
ISBN
9783319412412
9783319412399 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Cats
Dogs
Skin Diseases - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Abstract
This book discusses canine and feline skin cytology and the importance of this diagnostic tool in interpreting skin lesions. With more than 600 clinical and cytological color pictures, it explains the cytological patterns observed in all cutaneous inflammatory and neoplastic lesions in cats and dogs, as well as cutaneous metastasis of non-primary skin neoplasms. The first part of the book describes cell morphology and cytological patterns, providing an overview of the normal structure of the skin. In the second chapter, readers learn how to choose the best techniques for different types of lesions. Further chapters present the cytological findings in the main inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases. By focusing on the macroscopic aspects of the lesions from which the cells are collected, it helps readers to interpret cytological specimens. The final chapter explores the cytology of cutaneous metastasis from internal organs or accessory glands. This book offers veterinary students and practitioners alike an essential diagnostic tool.
Contents
1. Morphology and Function of Skin Cells -- 2. Techniques of Sampling, Preparation and Staining of Cytological Specimens -- 3. Cytology of Canine and Feline Non Neoplastic Skin Diseases -- 4. Cytology of Skin Tumors -- 5. Cutaneous Metastasis from Non Primary Skin Tumors.
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Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology

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Anthony A. Gaspari, Stephen K. Tyring, Daniel H. Kaplan, editors. (Second edition) --Cham: Springer , 2017.
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This book is an in-depth and user-friendly reference for better understanding immune-mediated skin diseases and their therapies. The focus is on the needs of the physician, resident, or student to understand the pathophysiology of the disease as well as the mechanisms of action of the therapies. Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology, Second Edition is an effective teaching tool that has practical applications for use on a daily basis. It is a valuable resource for practicing dermatologists, derm…
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Gaspari, Anthony A
Tyring, Stephen K
Kaplan, Daniel H
Responsibility
Anthony A. Gaspari, Stephen K. Tyring, Daniel H. Kaplan, editors
Edition
Second edition
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
2017
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvi, 895 pages) : 183 illus., 172 illus. in color
ISBN
9783319297859
9783319297835 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - immunology
Skin Diseases - pathology
Skin Diseases - therapy
Abstract
This book is an in-depth and user-friendly reference for better understanding immune-mediated skin diseases and their therapies. The focus is on the needs of the physician, resident, or student to understand the pathophysiology of the disease as well as the mechanisms of action of the therapies. Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology, Second Edition is an effective teaching tool that has practical applications for use on a daily basis. It is a valuable resource for practicing dermatologists, dermatology residents and students, and healthcare workers in related fields.
Contents
Concepts of Fundamental Importance for Understanding Skin Disease -- Cytokines and Chemokines -- Innate and Adaptive Immunity -- Neuroimmunology -- Stress and Immunity -- Toll-Like Receptors -- Conventional and Unconventional T Cells -- Complement System -- Cutaneous Dendritic Cells in Health and Disease -- Antimicrobial Peptides -- Photoimmunology -- Angiogenesis for the Clinician -- Common Skin Diseases -- Contact Dermatitis: Allergic and Irritant -- Atopic Dermatitis -- Psoriasis -- The Immunology of Acne -- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer -- Immunobiology and Immune-Based Therapies of Melanoma -- Drug Eruptions -- Cutaneous Vasculitis -- Immunodermatology and Viral Skin Infection -- HIV Disease and AIDS -- Bacterial Infections -- Parasitic Infections -- Fungal Infections -- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma -- Graft-Versus-Host Disease -- Allergic Urticaria -- Immunopharmacology -- Biologic Therapies for Inflammatory Disease -- Topical Immune Response Modifiers: Adjuvants -- Topical Immune Response Modifiers: Antiinflammatories -- Traditional Immune-Modulating Drugs -- Topical Corticosteroids -- Vaccines -- Intravenous Immunoglobulins -- Autoimmunity, Immunodeficiency, and Immune Çö Associated Dermatoses -- Novel Approach to the Evaluation of Primary Immunodeficiencies -- Iatrogenic Immunodeficiency and Skin Disease -- Granulomatosis -- Vitiligo Vulgaris -- Alopecia Areata -- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus -- Fibrotic Skin Diseases -- Pemphigus Family of Diseases -- The Pemphigoid Spectrum -- Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita -- Immunoglobulin A Dermatoses.
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Clinical and Pathological Aspects of Skin Diseases in Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional and Deposition Disease

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edited by Bruce R. Smoller, Franco Rongioletti. --New York, NY: Springer , c2010.
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Smoller, Bruce R
Other Authors
Rongioletti, Franco
Responsibility
edited by Bruce R. Smoller, Franco Rongioletti
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2010
ISBN
9781607611813
Subjects (MeSH)
Endocrine System Diseases - complications
Metabolic Diseases - complications
Nutrition Disorders - complications
Skin Diseases - complications
Skin Diseases - pathology
Subjects (LCSH)
Dermatology
Endocrinology 
Metabolic diseases
Nutrition
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Compendium of Surface Microscopic and Dermoscopic Features

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by Hans Schulz, Zsolt Argenyi, Thilo Gambichler, Peter Altmeyer, Volker Paech. --Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag , c2008.
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Schulz, Hans
Other Authors
Argenyi, Zsolt
Gambichler, Thilo
Altmeyer, Peter
Paech, Volker
Responsibility
by Hans Schulz, Zsolt Argenyi, Thilo Gambichler, Peter Altmeyer, Volker Paech
Place of Publication
Berlin, Heidelberg
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Date of Publication
c2008
ISBN
9783540789734
Subjects (MeSH)
Dermoscopy - methods
Skin Diseases - pathology
Skin Pigmentation
Skin - pathology
Subjects (LCSH)
Dermatology
Pathology
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e-Book
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Comprehensive Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases

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Horacio Cabo, Aimilios Lallas, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2018.
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This practical atlas describes the use of dermoscopy in the clinic, a technique that is increasingly used by the clinical dermatologist. It revolves around the use of clinical cases, simulating what happens in in the clinic when the dermatologist is presented with a patient who has pigmented lesions. Dermatologists perform diagnoses based on what they see on the skin and with these images recognize different diseases. This whole spectrum of forms and shapes is reflected in colour. Dermoscopy op…
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Cabo, Horacio
Lallas, Aimilios
Responsibility
Horacio Cabo, Aimilios Lallas, editors
Alternate Title
Comprehensive atlas of dermoscopy cases
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2018
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 213 p.) : 394 illus., 390 illus. in color
ISBN
9783319769325
9783319769318 (print ed.)
9783319769332 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Dermoscopy
Skin Diseases - diagnosis
Skin Diseases - pathology
Specialty
Dermatology
Abstract
This practical atlas describes the use of dermoscopy in the clinic, a technique that is increasingly used by the clinical dermatologist. It revolves around the use of clinical cases, simulating what happens in in the clinic when the dermatologist is presented with a patient who has pigmented lesions. Dermatologists perform diagnoses based on what they see on the skin and with these images recognize different diseases. This whole spectrum of forms and shapes is reflected in colour. Dermoscopy opens a new and very wide field of structures and colors that can not be seen with the naked eye and, with appropriate training and the use of this book, improves our clinical diagnosis. Comprehensive Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases teaches the technique through specially selected clinical cases that cover the entire field of dermoscopy, providing the reader a thorough understanding of the techniques and methodologies associated with diagnosis using dermatoscopy. It is of great use to the trainee dermatologist and any practicing dermatologist seeking to expand their skills with this important diagnostic tool.
Contents
1. Structures, Patterns, Criteria and Colours -- 2. Nevi -- 3. Melanoma -- 4. Criteria of Non-melanocytic Benign Lesions -- 5. Criteria of Non-melanocytic Malignant Lesions -- 6. Flat Pigmented Lesion on the Scalp -- 7. Palpable Lesion on the Scalp -- 8. Flat Pigmented Lesions on the Face -- 9. Flat Nonpigmented Lesions on the Face -- 10. Palpable Pigmented Lesions on the Face -- 11. Palpable Nonpigmented Lesion on the Face -- 12. Nodular Pigmented Lesions on the Face -- 13. Nodular Nonpigmented Lesion on the Face -- 14. Flat Pigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- 15. Flat Nonpigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- 16. Palpable Pigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- 17. Palpable Nonpigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- 18. Nodular Pigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- 19. Nodular Nonpigmented Lesions on the Trunk -- 20. Flat Pigmented Lesions on the Upper Limbs -- 21. Flat Nonpigmented Lesions on the Upper Limbs -- 22. Palpable Pigmented Lesions on the Upper Limbs -- 23. Palpable Nonpigmented Lesions on the Upper Limbs -- 24. Nodular Pigmented Lesions on the Upper Limbs -- 25. Nodular Nonpigmented Lesions on the Upper Limbs -- 26. Flat Pigmented Lesions on the Lower Limbs -- 27. Flat Non-pigmented Lesion on the Lower Limbs -- 28. Palpable Pigmented Lesion of the Lower Limbs -- 29. Palpable Nonpigmented Lesion of the Lower Limbs -- 30. Nodular Nonpigmented Lesions on the Lower Limbs -- 31. Acral Lesions -- 32. Lesion on the Nails -- 33. Lesions on Specific Sites (Areola, Genital, Mucosa, etc.) -- 34. Other Lesions.
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Dermatological Atlas of Indigenous People

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Marcos Cesar Florian, Jane Tomimori, Sofia Beatriz Machado de Mendonça, Douglas Antonio Rodrigues. --Cham: Springer , 2017.
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Skin diseases are highly prevalent among indigenous people, leading to low mortality but greatly impacting their quality of life. Such diseases can be observed in indigenous people; both those living in isolated communities and those who have since been urbanized to some degree share a common characteristic of presenting different clinical patterns than non-indigenous individuals. These specificities necessitate a special approach when diagnosing dermatologic diseases in indigenous people. Howe…
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Florian, Marcos Cesar
Other Authors
Tomimori, Jane
de Mendonça, Sofia Beatriz Machado
Rodrigues, Douglas Antonio
Responsibility
Marcos Cesar Florian, Jane Tomimori, Sofia Beatriz Machado de Mendonça, Douglas Antonio Rodrigues
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
2017
Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 87 pages) : 183 illus., 91 illus. in color
ISBN
9783319594460
9783319594446 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
American Native Continental Ancestry Group
Skin Diseases - pathology
Other Subjects
South America
Abstract
Skin diseases are highly prevalent among indigenous people, leading to low mortality but greatly impacting their quality of life. Such diseases can be observed in indigenous people; both those living in isolated communities and those who have since been urbanized to some degree share a common characteristic of presenting different clinical patterns than non-indigenous individuals. These specificities necessitate a special approach when diagnosing dermatologic diseases in indigenous people. However, these considerations are rarely discussed in standard dermatology books. This Atlas addresses that gap by providing specific materials for professionals involved in the health of indigenous people, especially with those who live either alone or in remote areas. It offers a comprehensive overview of the most common skin diseases in specific tribes, providing a full clinical guide on the dermatologic signs and symptoms in these individuals. Additionally, the book complements the clinical standpoint with an anthropologic perspective, examining the impact of dermatologic diseases in indigenous people and the different meaning of these diseases in their lives. Most of the material presented in this Atlas was collected in the Xingu Program, a project created in 1965 by the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil, and devoted to providing medical care to indigenous people from the Upper Xingu region, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Thus, the content is primarily applicable to South American indigenous people. However, the common characteristics of the isolation and non-urbanization of these communities, as well as the anthropologic perspective adopted here, allow the content to be extrapolated to other indigenous peoples worldwide. This Atlas will be a novel and valuable resource for health professionals who work with indigenous peoples, especially in geographic areas where dermatologists are not always readily available.
Contents
1. The social representation about the body, the skin and the skin diseases from the Indigenous thinking -- 2. A brief history of the Indigenous people of South American -- 3. A brief history of the Xingu National Park, Central Brazil -- 4. Elementary skin lesions in the dermatological medical examination -- 5. Infectious diseases -- 5.1. Fungal diseases -- 5.1.1. Dermatophytosis and Granuloma trichophyticum -- 5.1.2. Paronychia -- 5.1.3. Pityriasis versicolor -- 5.1.4. Tinea imbricate -- 5.1.5. Black piedra -- 5.1.6. Lobomycosis -- 5.1.7. Chromoblastomycosis -- 5.1.8. Mycetoma -- 5.2. Bacterial diseases -- 5.2.1. Impetigo -- 5.2.2. Bacterial folliculitis -- 5.2.3. Erisypela and Cellulitis -- 5.2.4. Furunculosis and Abscess -- 5.2.5. Cutaneous Mycobacteriosis -- 5.3. Virus diseases -- 5.3.1. Warts -- 5.3.2. Focal epithelial hyperplasia -- 5.3.3. Condyloma acuminatum -- 5.3.4. Moluscum contagiosum -- 5.3.5. Herpes simplex -- 5.3.6. Herpes zoster -- 5.4. Parasitic diseases -- 5.4.1. Scabiosis -- 5.4.2. Pediculosis -- 5.4.3. Larva migrans cutaneous -- 5.4.4. Tungiaisis -- 5.4.5. Leishmaniasis -- 6. Inflammatory diseases -- 6.1. Pityriasis alba -- 6.2. Eczematids -- 6.3. Miliaria -- 6.4. Contact dermatitis -- 6.5. Seborrheic dermatitis -- 6.6. Neurodermatitis -- 6.7. Psoriasis -- 6.8. Prurigo -- 6.9. Urticaria -- 6.10. Fixed drug eruption -- 7. Neoplastic diseases -- 7.1. Seborrheic keratosis -- 7.2. Melanocytic naevi -- 7.3. Mucous cysts -- 7.4. Pigmented basocellular carcinoma -- 7.5. Spinocellular carcinoma -- 8. Genetic diseases -- 8.1. Epidermolysis bullosa -- 8.2. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome -- 9. Miscellaneous diseases -- 9.1. Hypertrophic scars and Keloids -- 9.2. Lichen striatus -- 9.3. Endemic pemphigus foliaceus ("wild fire") -- 9.4. Geographic tongue -- 9.5. Fox-Fordyce disease -- 9.6. Hydroa vacciniforme.
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Dermatologic Ultrasound with Clinical and Histologic Correlations

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Ximena Wortsman, editor-in-chief ; Gregor B.E. Jemec, co-editor. --New York, NY: Springer , c2013.
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Significant technological advances have produced equipment that allows imaging of the skin with variable frequency ultrasound in previously unseen detail and provides a range of dynamic data that is currently unmatched by any other technology. Dermatologic Ultrasound with Clinical and Histologic Correlations is a comprehensive introduction to ultrasonography of the skin, nails, and scalp as it relates to the assessment and diagnosis of dermatologic diseases. It provides radiologists, sonographe…
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Jemec, Gregor B.E.
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Ximena Wortsman, editor-in-chief ; Gregor B.E. Jemec, co-editor
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2013
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvi, 623 p. : 601 illus., 486 illus. in color)
ISBN
9781461471844
9781461471837 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Skin Diseases - pathology
Ultrasonography
Abstract
Significant technological advances have produced equipment that allows imaging of the skin with variable frequency ultrasound in previously unseen detail and provides a range of dynamic data that is currently unmatched by any other technology. Dermatologic Ultrasound with Clinical and Histologic Correlations is a comprehensive introduction to ultrasonography of the skin, nails, and scalp as it relates to the assessment and diagnosis of dermatologic diseases. It provides radiologists, sonographers, dermatologists, and physicians with interest in skin imaging with a concise understanding of the diagnosis of dermatologic conditions through extensive high-resolution gray scale and color Doppler ultrasound images and presents classical correlations of clinical dermatologic lesions with sonographic and histologic findings. Featuring more than 1700 images, this text-atlas provides an excellent starting point in learning about this topic. Featuring contributions from world-renowned authorities in the field of superficial ultrasound imaging, the book reviews the technical considerations relating to color Doppler ultrasound of the skin; surveys the dermatologic entities that can be visualized with ultrasound imaging, such as cutaneous tumors, inflammatory diseases, hemangiomas and vascular malformations, melanoma, nail tumors, scalp diseases and cosmetic conditions; shows common simulators of cutaneous diseases; and discusses protocols for assessing common dermatologic conditions. Inclusion of clinical overviews, tips, and pitfalls enables a better understanding of the pathologies of the disorders and the methodological approach in assessing these entities.
Contents
Part I. The Requisites -- Introduction to Color Doppler Ultrasound of the Skin -- Sonographic Anatomy of the Skin, Appendages and Adjacent Structures -- Part II. Clinical Applications -- Congenital Diseases of the Skin -- Inflammatory Diseases of the Skin -- Common Benign Non Vascular Skin Tumors -- The Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Soft-Tissue Tumors Using Sonographic Morphology and Texture Features -- Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations -- Cutaneous Vascular Tumors -- Skin Cancer: The Primary Tumors -- Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound in Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) -- Locoregional Staging of Melanoma -- Cutaneous Lymphomas -- Anatomy of the Face for Cosmetic Purposes -- Concepts in Cosmetic Procedures -- Sonography of Cosmetic Procedures -- Inflammatory Diseases of the Nail: Clinical Overview -- Nail Tumors: Clinical Overview -- Sonography of the Nail -- Sonography of the Scalp and Hair -- Conditions that Can Mimic Dermatological Diseases: "Simulators" -- Part III. Terms, Classifications, and Protocols -- Glossary of Dermatological Terms -- Useful Dermatologic Classifications -- How to Start on Skin, Nail and Hair Ultrasound: Guidance and Protocols -- Pre-Surgical Sonographic Assessment of the Margins in Skin Lesions.
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Dermatopathology

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by Werner Kempf, Markus Hantschke, Heinz Kutzner, Walter H. C. Burgdorf. --Darmstadt: Steinkopff Verlag , c2008.
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Hantschke, Markus
Kutzner, Heinz
Burgdorf, Walter H. C
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by Werner Kempf, Markus Hantschke, Heinz Kutzner, Walter H. C. Burgdorf
Place of Publication
Darmstadt
Publisher
Steinkopff Verlag
Date of Publication
c2008
ISBN
9783798518407
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - pathology
Subjects (LCSH)
Dermatology
Pathology
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Dermatopathology

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by Eva Brehmer-Andersson. --Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag , c2006.
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Brehmer-Andersson, Eva
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by Eva Brehmer-Andersson
Place of Publication
Berlin, Heidelberg
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Date of Publication
c2006
ISBN
9783540302445
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - diagnosis - Case Reports
Skin Diseases - pathology - Case Reports
Subjects (LCSH)
Dermatology
Pathology
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Dermatopathology : a volume in the foundations in diagnostic pathology series

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Busam, Klaus. (2nd ed.) --Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2016.
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Busam, Klaus
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2nd ed.
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Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier
Date of Publication
2016
Series Title
Foundations in diagnostic pathology
ISBN
9780323261913
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Dermatopathology : a volume in the series foundations in diagnostic pathology

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edited by Klaus J. Busam. (2nd ed.) --Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , c2016.
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Part of the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series, Dermatopathology is a comprehensive resource that compiles all of today’s most essential dermatopathology information into a compact, high-yield format. This medical reference book’s well-organized approach and full-color illustrations result in a user-friendly reference that helps the reader access the latest information on molecular diagnostic tests, ancillary tools, and dermatologic disorders.
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edited by Klaus J. Busam
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2nd ed.
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Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier
Date of Publication
c2016
Physical Description
1 online resource, 788 p.
Series Title
Foundations in diagnostic pathology
ISBN
9780323261913
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Subjects (LCSH)
Skin - Diseases
Skin - Cancer
Skin Diseases - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Abstract
Part of the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series, Dermatopathology is a comprehensive resource that compiles all of today’s most essential dermatopathology information into a compact, high-yield format. This medical reference book’s well-organized approach and full-color illustrations result in a user-friendly reference that helps the reader access the latest information on molecular diagnostic tests, ancillary tools, and dermatologic disorders.
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Dermatopathology A-Z : A Comprehensive Guide

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Vladimir Vincek. --Cham: Springer , c2018.
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Dermatopathology A-Z is intended to serve as an easily accessible tool for diagnostic criteria and images of all entities that might be encountered. This comprehensive book is designed to help a novice in the field quickly learn diagnostic criteria and memorize the images, while more experienced dermatopathologists or surgical pathologists can quickly refresh their visual memory by reviewing images of two cases of a particular disease. Alphabetically organized, this image-heavy text provides vi…
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Vincek, Vladimir
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Vladimir Vincek
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Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2018
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1 online resource (xxiv, 682 p.) : 2334 illus. in color
ISBN
9783319894867
9783319894850 (print ed.)
9783319947327 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - diagnosis
Skin Diseases - pathology
Specialty
Dermatology
Pathology
Abstract
Dermatopathology A-Z is intended to serve as an easily accessible tool for diagnostic criteria and images of all entities that might be encountered. This comprehensive book is designed to help a novice in the field quickly learn diagnostic criteria and memorize the images, while more experienced dermatopathologists or surgical pathologists can quickly refresh their visual memory by reviewing images of two cases of a particular disease. Alphabetically organized, this image-heavy text provides visual aid and succint pathological description on nearly 600 different diseases.
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Dermatopathology : Classification of Cutaneous Lesions

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Eduardo Zappi, Eduardo A. Zappi. --London: Springer , c2013.
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Containing a wealth of updated basic information and high quality of iconographic material, Dermatopathology can assist the microscopists in a practical way to approach and solve the diagnostic problemsáthey may face in the field. At a time when esoteric clinical entities and analytic techniques come and go, there is a need for a solid, updated, down to earth and "bench oriented" text in the field of dermopathology. This text provides a handbook which may be more helpful than an encyclopedic, …
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Zappi, Eduardo A
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Eduardo Zappi, Eduardo A. Zappi
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2013
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 204 p. : 273 ill., 12 ill. in color)
ISBN
9781447128946
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - pathology
Skin - pathology
Subjects (LCSH)
Dermatology
Pathology
Abstract
Containing a wealth of updated basic information and high quality of iconographic material, Dermatopathology can assist the microscopists in a practical way to approach and solve the diagnostic problemsáthey may face in the field. At a time when esoteric clinical entities and analytic techniques come and go, there is a need for a solid, updated, down to earth and "bench oriented" text in the field of dermopathology. This text provides a handbook which may be more helpful than an encyclopedic, "board oriented" textbook. The senior author of this book has been successfully working for over thirty years in his capacity as director of a private dermatopathology laboratory. His experience and knowledge of the subject is reflected in this well-structured and clearly-written text.
Contents
1. Elements of Cutaneous Embryology, Anatomy, and Biochemistry -- 2. Classification of Cutaneous Lesions -- 3. Hereditary Lesions -- 4. Malformative Lesions -- 5. Inflammatory Cutaneous Lesions -- 6. Proliferative Cutaneous Lesions -- 7. Miscellaneous Cutaneous Lesions -- Abbreviations -- Glossary -- Index.
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Dermatopathology : The Basics

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by Kim M. Hiatt, Bruce R. Smoller. --Boston, MA: Springer-Verlag US , c2009.
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Hiatt, Kim M
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Smoller, Bruce R
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by Kim M. Hiatt, Bruce R. Smoller
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Publisher
Springer-Verlag US
Date of Publication
c2009
ISBN
9781441900241
Subjects (MeSH)
Skin Diseases - pathology
Skin - pathology
Subjects (LCSH)
Dermatology
Pathology
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