Product Description

Highly acclaimed and considered the leading reference in the field, Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma has now been fully revised and updated to accomodate rapid advances in the field of melanoma pathology. Drs. Michael Piepkorn and Klaus Busam have now joined Dr. Barnhill, world-renowned expert in dermatology and pathology, to expand the text with new sections on the genetics and cytogenetics of melanoma, sentinal lymph node biopsy, the new AJCC TNM staging system for melanoma, the mechanisms of melanoma metastasis. The successful focus and format of the first edition have been preserved. Each lesion and diagnosis is clearly illustrated, now with more than 340 new, digitally enhanced full-color photomicrographs and over 125 tables. A corresponding precis, or concise description of the clinical features, histopathology, differential diagnosis, and outstanding characteristics of each lesion provides readers with a quick yet comprehensive overview of each topic covered. With the inclusion of recent advances in cancer research and new techniques, the second edition of Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma is the essential reference for every practicing dermatopathologist, pathologist, dermatologist, and cancer research scientist today.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1341829 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 406 pages

Review
The strength of Dr. Barnhill's text lies in its' clear presentation, liberal use of succinct charts and tables ('precis') to illustrate salient clinical and histopathologic features, complete and up-to-date references with a useful cross-referenced index... The considerable time and effor expended by the author in this endeavor is quite evident. Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma should become a requisite addition to the reference library of the diagnostic histopathologist, whether general pathologist or dermatopathologist. -- Human Pathology, December 1996 The strength of Dr. Barnhills text lies in its 'clear presentation, liberal use of succinct charts and tables ('precis') to illustrate salient clinical and histopathologic features, complete and up-to-date references with a useful cross-referenced index'.

About the Author
Barnhill, Raymond MD, Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Customer Reviews

The best review of melanocytic lesions
I humbly think this text, which can also serve as an atlas (great photos--many in color), is the finest available review of melanocytic lesions. Pricey, but a wonderful, conside book.