Overview

This book introduces the principles of microscopic pathology of acquired skin diseases in a concise, yet comprehensive manner. The underlying mechanisms of the different diseases are discussed with reference to modern knowledge about immunology, molecular biology, and inflammatory response to infections and injury. The book is abundantly illustrated.

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Author:   Eva Brehmer-Andersson
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2006
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.260kg
ISBN:  

9783540302452

ISBN 10:   354030245
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   05 April 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Requirements for a Good Diagnostic Result.- The Dermal Blood Vasculature.- The Dermal Lymphatic Vasculature.- The Immune Response.- Cell and Vascular Response to Infection and Injury.- Cell Death in the Living Body.- Vasculitis.- Skin Lesions due to Abnormalities in Blood Components.- Arteriosclerosis in the Skin.- Thromboangiitis Obliterans.- Angiotropic Lymphoma.- Infections Caused by Common Pyogenic Bacteria.- Common Fungal Infections.- Demodicidosis.- Infections Caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, M. Bovis, and Atypical Mycobacteria.- Leprosy.- Syphilis.- Lyme Borreliosis.- Leishmaniasis.- Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster/Varicella, and Cytomegalovirus Infections.- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Skin and Mucous Membranes.- Dermatitis (Eczema).- Psoriasis.- Lichen Planus and Lichen Nitidus.- Autoimmune Vesicular, Bullous, and Pustular Dermatoses.- Recurrent Vesicular Eruptions.- Profiles of the Epidermal/Dermal Area in some Vesicular/Bullous Dermatoses.- Skin Lesions Due to Drugs.- Artifacts.

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From the reviews: Eva Brehmer-Andersson has brought her great experience to bear in writing this excellent book. ! The book is very well illustrated in black and white. ! quality of the photographs is high. ! the book is intended to serve as an introduction to dermatopathology for future pathologists and dermatologists. ! I think that the book has its greatest value for those with experience and particular interest in dermatopathology who want to gain new and deeper understanding of those aspects that are discussed in more detail. (Per Westermark, Acta Dermato-Venereologica, Vol. 87, 2007)

From the reviews: <p> Eva Brehmer-Andersson has brought her great experience to bear in writing this excellent book. a ] The book is very well illustrated in black and white. a ] quality of the photographs is high. a ] the book is intended to serve as an introduction to dermatopathology for future pathologists and dermatologists. a ] I think that the book has its greatest value for those with experience and particular interest in dermatopathology who want to gain new and deeper understanding of those aspects that are discussed in more detail. (Per Westermark, Acta Dermato-Venereologica, Vol. 87, 2007)

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