A comprehensive reference that addresses the differential diagnosis of biopsies at the microscopic level. Thoroughly updated and revised, this edition includes expanded use of tabular material as well as three new chapters in addition to updated material on bacterial and viral infections.
Features over 650 high-quality illustrations and photomicrographs.
hardcover - 912 pages.
Contributors...xi
Foreword...xv
Preface...xvi
Part One. Inflammatory Reactions in the Skin...1
Chapter 1. Introduction to Microscopic Interpretation...3
Chapter 2. Spongiotic Dermatitis...17
Chapter 3. Interface Dermatitis...35
Chapter 4. Psoriasiform Dermatitis...61
Chapter 5. Superficial and Deep Perivascular Dermatitis 79
Chapter 6. Nodular and Diffuse Cutaneous Infiltrates...97
Chapter 7. Intraepidermal Vesiculopustular Diseases...139
Chapter 8. Subepidermal Vesicular Dermatitis...167
Chapter 9. Vasculitis and Related Disorders...197
Chapter 10. Disorders of Cutaneous Appendages...229
Chapter 11. Panniculitis...267
Chapter 12. Cutaneous Drugs Eruptions...299
Chapter 13. Cutaneous Reactions to Exogenous Agents...319
Part Two. Predominantly Noninflammatory Conditions...331
Chapter 14. Alterations of the Stratum Corneum and Epidermis...333
Chapter 15. Disorders of Pigmentation...359
Chapter 16. Deposition Disorders...383
Chapter 17. Alterations of Collagen and Elastin...405
Chapter 18. Ectopic Tissue...427
