Atlas of Dermatopathology

ISBN-10: 072164886X
ISBN-13: 9780721648866
Series: Atlas of Dermatopathology
Pages: 373
Language: English
Published: 1996
Publisher: Saunders
Authors: George Francis Murphy, Arlene J. Herzberg

Description

Serving as a companion to Murphy's CLINICAL DERMATOPATHOLOGY, this full-color atlas contains over 1000 illustrations. Chapters address the development and structure of skin, tumors, hematopoietic disorders, dermatitis, infection and infestation, dermal degenerative disorders, and more. A slide set is available.

Over 1200 full color illustrations provide examples of common dermatopathologic problems as well as aid in accurate diagnosis.

Full reproduction of all figure legends supply the practitioner with concise information.

Convenient clinical reference that focuses on the abnormalities most likely seen: inflammatory dermatoses, tumors, degenerative disorders, metabolic/systemic conditions, and more.

Illustrates how to recognize common skin problems, determine their origins, and detect even subtle changes in their character. Also explores how lesions evolve, stage by stage, benign and malignant tumors and more.