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The book is a richly illustrated and comprehensive account of the histopathology of blistering diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the clinical features, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy. The new discoveries which have been made in the last years concerning the molecular biology, the molecular genetics as well as the immunology of these diseases are included. The reader of this unique book will find not only high quality histological and clinical photographs, presented in an elegant didactic way, but also abundant information about the recent developments. The book is designed for dermatologists, dermatopathologists, pathologists, medical students as well as scientists working in the field of blistering diseases. It is also of benefit for physicians confronted occasionally with this subject such as ophthalmologists and dentists.

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From the reviews: <p>Histopathology of Blistering Diseases is one of my candidates for the medical book of the year. It combines superb technical qualities with excellent teaching, and addresses the most dramatic group of diseases encountered by dermatologists. My advicea glance through this book at a meeting or in the medical book store. Once you have it in your hands, you will buy it. <p>Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology <p>Dermatopathologen, Pathologen und alle an blasenbildenden Hauterkrankungen Interessierte werden an dem Buch ihre groAe Freude haben. <p>JDDG (Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft) <p> As a practitioner in forensic pathology a ] I have occasionally experienced a lack of information and reference sources a ] when it comes to blistering diseases. Professor Mosaad Megahed a ] clearly fills this gap a ] . contains 1012 color figures that are of exceptional quality a ] . brings all aspects of the current knowledge of blistering diseases together. It should be required reading for all those involved in histopathology and will prove invaluable for all forensic pathologists a ] . (Michael Tsokos, Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, 2005) <p> Readable, easy to understand and a ] comprehensive yet detailed review of all blistering disorders. The contents follow a logical progression through an excellent historical overview a ] . a very sensible, clear and succinct classification of blistering diseases. a ] a practical guide and reference for dermatologists, dermatopathologists and the general histopathologists. Scientists a ] will also find it a useful reference source. a ] a very handy resource for allprofessionals who require up to date information a ] . (Dr. WI Al-Daraji, ACP News a Spring, 2005) <p>

From the reviews: Histopathology of Blistering Diseases is one of my candidates for the medical book of the year. It combines superb technical qualities with excellent teaching, and addresses the most dramatic group of diseases encountered by dermatologists. My advice--glance through this book at a meeting or in the medical book store. Once you have it in your hands, you will buy it. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Dermatopathologen, Pathologen und alle an blasenbildenden Hauterkrankungen Interessierte werden an dem Buch ihre grosse Freude haben. JDDG (Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft) As a practitioner in forensic pathology ! I have occasionally experienced a lack of information and reference sources ! when it comes to blistering diseases. Professor Mosaad Megahed ! clearly fills this gap ! . contains 1012 color figures that are of exceptional quality ! . brings all aspects of the current knowledge of blistering diseases together. It should be required reading for all those involved in histopathology and will prove invaluable for all forensic pathologists ! . (Michael Tsokos, Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, 2005) Readable, easy to understand and ! comprehensive yet detailed review of all blistering disorders. The contents follow a logical progression through an excellent historical overview ! . a very sensible, clear and succinct classification of blistering diseases. ! a practical guide and reference for dermatologists, dermatopathologists and the general histopathologists. Scientists ! will also find it a useful reference source. ! a very handy resource for all professionals who require up to date information ! . (Dr. WI Al-Daraji, ACP News -- Spring, 2005)

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