The Melanocytic Proliferations: A Comprehensive Textbook of Pigmented Lesions

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Wiley, Sep 19, 2001 - Medical - 560 pages
The rising number of incidences of melanoma has led to increased interest in the disease from diagnostic, management, and basic science perspectives. The Melanocytic Proliferations describes the pathobiology of pigmented melanocytic lesions, and provides guidelines for their diagnosis and management as they affect the skin and mucosas.


Extensively illustrated, this book is divided into four parts: the biology of melanocytes and malignant melanoma; nonmelanocytic lesions (e.g., lentigo, congenital nevi, compound nevi); melanocytic lesions with the potential to develop as melanoma (e.g., dysplastic nevi); and malignant melanoma (e.g., radial and vertical growth phases). Offering extensive discussions of each lesion, The Melanocytic Proliferations covers clinical applications, histology, differential diagnostic features, diagnostic algorithms, immunohistochemistry, electromicroscopy, and, where applicable, treatment, prognosis, and adjuvant therapy.


The Melanocytic Proliferations is an excellent and indispensable resource for dermatologists, pathologists, dermapathologists, and surgical pathologists.

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Introduction χν
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The Freckles and Lentigines
49
Common Acquired Nevus
73
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Bibliographic information

TitleThe Melanocytic Proliferations: A Comprehensive Textbook of Pigmented Lesions
AuthorsA. Neil Crowson, Cynthia M. Magro, Martin C. Mihm, Jr
Editionillustrated
PublisherWiley, 2001
Original fromthe University of Michigan
DigitizedAug 4, 2008
ISBN0471252719, 9780471252719
Length560 pages
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Medical / Dermatology
Medical / General
  
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