Established for 55 years as the preeminent dermatopathology text, Lever¡¯s Histopathology of the Skin is now in its Ninth Edition thoroughly updated and now illustrated entirely in full color. With contributions from over 50 recognized experts, comprehensive coverage of the histopathologic diagnosis of skin diseases, and up- to-the-minute information on pathogenesis, immunohistochemistry, and contemporary molecular techniques, this text is a must for in- training and practicing dermatologists and pathologists.
This edition contains more than 1,300 full-color illustrations, including photomicrographs and new clinical photographs of dermatologic conditions and reaction patterns. The chapter on algorithmic pattern recognition has been expanded and extensively cross-referenced to the chapters on diseases to aid readers in generating differential diagnoses for unknown cases
Introduction
Biopsy Technique
Histology of the Skin
Laboratory Methods
Algorithmic Classification
Congenital Disease
Noninfectious Erythematous
Vascular Disease
Noninfectious Vesiculobullous
Connective Tissue Disease
Cutaneous Toxicities of Drugs
Photosensitivity Disorders
Disorders Associated w/ Physical Agents
Noninfectious Granulomas
Degenerative Diseases
Nutritional Deficiences
Metabolic Diseases
Inflammatory Diseases of Hair Follicles, Sweat Glands, and Cartilage