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Constituting a large percentage of everyday diagnostic practice, melanocytic pathology is a complex and challenging area with many difficult-to-diagnose lesions. This highly illustrated reference, written by three of the world's leading dermatopathologists, provides authoritative guidance in the accurate diagnosis of even the most challenging pigmented skin tumors, helping you avoid pitfalls and recognize mimics. Covers nearly every variant of melanocytic tumors you're likely to see. Emphasizes how to arrive at an efficient, accurate diagnosis, and includes dermoscopic findings for optimal diagnostic precision. Discusses modern analytic techniques (cytogenetics, molecular studies) and how to use them for diagnosis. Includes numerous case examples to illustrate the differential diagnoses and work-up; how to use ancillary techniques, along with their pros, cons, and limitations; and clinical follow-up. Presents the knowledge and experience of Klaus Busam, Pedram Gerami, and Richard Scolyer, - three dermatopathologists who are globally renowned for their expertise in melanoma pathology and analysis of melanocytic tumors by modern ancillary diagnostic techniques. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Author:   Klaus J. Busam ,  Pedram Gerami ,  Richard A Scolyer, MD
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight:   1.380kg
ISBN:  

9780323374576

ISBN 10:   0323374573
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   12 October 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Section I Benign Cutaneous Melanocytic Proliferations 1. Melanotic Macules 2. Acquired Melanocytic Nevi 3. Congenital Melanocytic Nevi 4. Spitz Nevi 5. Blue Nevi and Dermal Melanocytosis 6. Deep Penetrating Nevi 7. Nevi of Special Cutaneous Sites 8. Traumatized and Recurrent Melanocytic Nevi, and Nevi Changing under Treatment 9. Combined Melanocytic Nevi 10. Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma Section II Primary Cutaneous Melanoma 11. Histopathologic Fiagnosis of Melanoma 12. Lentigo Maligna Melanoma 13. Superficial Spreading Melanoma 14. Acral and Subungual Melanoma 15. Nodular Melanoma 16. Desmoplastic Melanoma 17. Nevoid Melanoma 18. Spitzoid Melanoma 19. Melanoma Arising in Association with or Simulating a Blue Nevus 20. Uncommon Variants of Melanoma 21. Pediatric Melanoma Section III Primary Extracutaneous Melanocytic Proliferations 22. Conjunctival Melanocytic Proliferations 23. Melanocytic Proliferations of the Uveal Tract 24. Mucosal Melanocytic Tumors 25. Primary Melanocytic Neoplasms of the Central Nervous System and Melanotic Schwannoma 26. Melanocytic nevi in Lymph Nodes Section IV Metastatic Melanoma 27. Metastatic Melanoma Section V Ancillary Studies 28. Dermoscopy for Dermatopathologists 29. Immunohistochemistry for the Diagnosis of Melanocytic Proliferations 30. Molecular Techniques 31. Clinical, Dermoscopic, Pathologic and Molecular Correlations Section VI Prognosis, Staging, and Reporting of Melanoma 32. Prognosis, Staging, and Reporting of Melanoma Section VII Margin Assessment of Melanomas 33. Margin Assessment of Cutaneous Melanoma

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Dr. Klaus Busam is a Professor of Pathology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Director of the combined Memorial Sloan Kettering/Cornell Dermatopathology Training Program. His training is from the Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School combined program. His interests include the utilization of clinical, histological and molecular diagnostic methods to optimize diagnostic accuracy and best predict the behavior of melanocytic neoplasms. As a dermatopathologist, he is recognized as an international expert in the diagnosis of melanoma and is sent many second opinion cases both from within and outside of the United States. As a researcher he is focused on developing molecular based methods to improve the diagnosis and prognostication of melanocytic neoplasms. He has authored over 250 peer reviewed journal articles and numerous textbooks in dermatopathology. Dr Pedram Gerami: Selected to Best Doctors in America 2019-2020, Dr Gerami is the director of the Skin Cancer Institute of Northwestern Medical Group (SCIN-Med) and the director of the Melanoma Program in the Skin Cancer Institute and the Melanoma clinic in the department of Dermatology. His clinical and research interests are primarily focused on melanoma skin cancer, atypical nevi and borderline melanocytic tumors such as Spitz tumors which may be difficult to classify. As a dermatologist, dermatopathologist and researcher focused in the care of patients with melanoma and atypical nevi, he has a unique perspective on the behavior of melanocytic neoplasms.

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