| Color Atlas of Melanocytic Lesions of the Skin 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Soyer, H. Peter (Editor), Argenziano, Giuseppe (Editor), Hofmann-Wellenhof, Rainer (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540351051 ISBN-13: 9783540351054 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: This atlas-like presentation covers the various faces of melanocytic skin lesions of cutaneous melanomas and other pigmented skin tumors. It encompasses the classical methods of morphology such as the clinical and dermoscopic examination and dermatopathology as well as the most up-to-date diagnostic approaches such as laser scanning in-vivo microscopy and automated diagnosis. The core of this book represents an atlas with excellent clinical, dermoscopic and histopathologic images on melanocytic nevi, various types of melanomas and relevant other pigmented skin tumors including basal-cell carcinomas. Each of these well illustrated entities is presented following the same structure characterized by definition, clinical and dermoscopic features, relevant clinical differential diagnosis as well as practical aspects of management. Core messages will recapitulate the most pertinent facets of each entity. This comprehensive up-to-date text informs the reader on all practical issues of the modern-day management of individuals with melanocytic skin lesions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Atlases - Medical | Dermatology - Medical | Oncology - General |
| Dewey: 616.994 |
| LCCN: 2007924719 |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.99" W x 9.67" (2.44 lbs) 333 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Melanocytic tumors of the skin deserve special a ll these features characterize the book as an attention because of the following important impressive contribution to the literature in the facts area of melanocytic tumors. My co-workers in Graz, Dr. H. Peter Soyer ? Melanoma is frequent and early detection and Dr. r ainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, as well as is critical. Dr. Giuseppe a rgenziano from Naples and Dr. ? a correct interpretation is necessary r obert Johr from Miami, together with many because the implications may be very international contributors who are all experts in serious. their respective disciplines, have produced a ? it is a dynamically developing field where splendid piece of work which presents highly major progress has been made over the relevant information on a complex and cha- past decade. lenging subject. This book will greatly assist physicians in providing optimal care for pa - This atlas, written in a concise way, is a highly tients with melanocytic skin lesions. |