Atlas Of Diagnostically Challenging Melanocytic Neoplasms
by Giuseppe Argenziano /
2017 / English / PDF
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This atlas provides a clear, concise overview of the most
challenging circumstances faced by clinicians and pathologists
when dealing with melanocytic neoplasms. The book is structured
as a case series; for each case, the clinical and dermoscopic
appearances are presented, accompanied by a brief but
comprehensive description and compelling histopathologic images.
When available, in vivo confocal microscopy images are also
included to highlight additional diagnostic clues. Identification
of key messages and selected references will further guide the
reader in the diagnosis and management of the neoplasm under
consideration.
This atlas provides a clear, concise overview of the most
challenging circumstances faced by clinicians and pathologists
when dealing with melanocytic neoplasms. The book is structured
as a case series; for each case, the clinical and dermoscopic
appearances are presented, accompanied by a brief but
comprehensive description and compelling histopathologic images.
When available, in vivo confocal microscopy images are also
included to highlight additional diagnostic clues. Identification
of key messages and selected references will further guide the
reader in the diagnosis and management of the neoplasm under
consideration.
It is well known that melanocytic lesions can be difficult to
interpret. Some lesions show an ambiguous combination of
morphologic criteria, and in these cases interpretation entails a
high degree of subjectivity that results in low interobserver
agreement even among expert pathologists. This atlas demonstrates
how the addition of clinical information, including that provided
by dermoscopy, can assist in reaching a more confident diagnosis.
It is well known that melanocytic lesions can be difficult to
interpret. Some lesions show an ambiguous combination of
morphologic criteria, and in these cases interpretation entails a
high degree of subjectivity that results in low interobserver
agreement even among expert pathologists. This atlas demonstrates
how the addition of clinical information, including that provided
by dermoscopy, can assist in reaching a more confident diagnosis.