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.

Thirty-seven chapters, written by specialists who teach and practice mainly in the US, are arranged in five parts: inflammatory reactions in the skin; predominantly noninflammatory conditions; infections; proliferations—hamartomas, hyperplasias, and neoplasias; and disorders of nails and the oral mucosa. Among the specific topics: spongoitic dermatitis, disorders of pigmentation, helminthic diseases, tumors of the epidermis, and cutaneous metastases. Appendices discuss laboratory methods and molecular biologic techniques for the diagnosis of cutaneous lymphomas. The text is exceptionally clear in its organization and is well illustrated. The second edition has been revised throughout to reflect current research and treatments. In addition, over 100 new color microphotographs have been added. Much of the revision was carried out by the associate editor, A. Neil Crowson (U. of Oklahoma and Regional Medical Laboratory, Tulsa). Barnhill is with the U. of Miami School of Medicine.
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5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW

This book is written primarily for practitioners of dermatopathology, but would be useful for dermatologists and general pathologists. Dermatology and pathology residents would also find this text useful, as there are introductory sections and the tables are helpful. Both the editor and associate editor are world-class dermatopathologists....This remains a very high-quality textbook and is very useful in the differential diagnosis of various entities. As dermatopathology is progressing, day by day, it is not only justified, but necessary to update an older edition.--Doody's Review Service 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.

Raymond Barnhill, MD

Chair and Professor of Dermatology and Pathology

Division of Dermatology

The George Washington University School of Medicine

Part OneInflammatory Reactions in the Skin

Chapter 1Introduction to Microscopic InterpretationRaymond L. BarnhillDaniel M. Jones

Chapter 2Spongiotic DermatitisTheodore K. Kwan

Chapter 3Interface DermatitisThomas D. Horn

Chapter 4Psoriasiform DermatitisPaul S. GillumLoren E. Golitz

Chapter 5Superficial and Deep Perivascular DermatitisA. Neil Crowson

Chapter 6Nodular and Diffuse InfiltratesJeff D. HarvelWain L. WhiteRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 7Intraepidermal Vesiculopustular DermatitisTerrence J. HarristBrian SchapiroLisa LernerCynthia M. Magro

Chapter 8Subepidermal Vesicular DermatitisBruce R. SmollerSabine Kohler

Chapter 9Vasculitis and Related ConditionsKlaus J. BusamSarah K. BarksdaleRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 10Disorders of Cutaneous AppendagesDavid A. WhitingAmy K. HowardDouglas ParkerAlvin R. Solomon

Chapter 11Paniculitis and FascitisRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 12Cutaneous Drug EruptionsA Neil CrowsonCynthia M. Magro

Chapter 13Cutaneous Reactions to Exogenous AgentsRaymond L. CornelisonA. Neil Crowson

Part TwoPredominantly Noninflammatory Conditions

Chapter 14Alterations of the Stratum corneum and EpidermisMichael W. Piepkorn

Chapter 15Disorders of PigmentationA. Neil CrowsonKim Carlson-SweetRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 16Deposition DisordersKen HashimotoRaymond L. BarnhillFranco Rongioletti

Chapter 17Alterations of Collagen and ElastinClifton R. White, Jr.

Chapter 18Ectopic Tissue Jacqueline Junkins HopkinsRaymond L. Barnhill

Part ThreeInfections

Chapter 19Bacterial InfectionsRonald P. Rapini

Chapter 20Treponemal and Rickettsial DiseasesA. Neil CrowsonCynthia M. MagroStephen DumlerGrace F. KaoRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 21Fungal InfectionsCatherine Lisa KauffmanVictoria Hobbs HametSteven TahanKlaus BusamRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 22Viral InfectionsR. Wesley WetheringtonZafar M. KhanClay J. Cockerell

Chapter 23Protozoal and Algal InfectionsFreddye Lemons-EstesAnn Marie Nelson

Chapter 24Helminthic DiseasesFranz von Lichtenberg

Part FourProliferationsHamartomas, Hyperplasias, Neoplasias

Chapter 25Cutaneous Cyst and related LesionsGlynis A. Scott

Chapter 26Tumors of the EpidermisAlan S. Boyd

Chapter 27Tumors of MelanocytesRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 28Tumors with Hair Follicle and Sebaceous DifferentiationMark R. WickPaul E. SwansonRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 29Sweat Gland TumorsMark R.. WickPaul E. SwansonRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 30Fibrous TumorsAndrew FolpeSharon Weiss

Chapter 31Vascular TumorsSteven J. HuntDaniel J. Santa CruzRaymond L. Barnhill

Chapter 32 Tumors of Fat, Muscle, Cartilage, and BoneAndrew FolpeSharon Weiss

Chapter 33Neural and Neuroendocrine TumorsZsolt B. Argenyi

Chapter 34Lymphoid, Leukemic, and Other Cellular InfiltratesCutaneous T-Cell LymphomasWerner KempfDimitri V. KazakovBeatrix MuellerReinhard DummerGuenter BurgCutaneous B-Cell Lymphoid Hyperplasia and Cutaneous B-Cell LymphomasLorenzo CerroniHelmut KerlCutaneous Hodgkins DiseaseHelmut KerlLorenzo CerroniCutaneous ExtramedullaryHematopoiesisStefan HoedlHelmut KerlCutaneous Leukemic InfiltratesStanislaw A. BuechnerW. P. Su

Chapter 35Cutaneous MetastasesRandall J. MargolisMichael Rabkin

Part FiveDisorders of the Nails and Oral Mucosa

Chapter 36Disorders of the Nail ApparatusAldo Gonzalez- Serva

Chapter 37Disorders of Oral MucosaSook Bin Woo

AppendixLaboratory MethodsKlaus J. BusamGary Raymond L. Barnhill

Molecular Techniques for the Diagnosis of Cutaneous LymphomasGary S. Wood