Dermatology: Visual Recognition and Case Reviews

Description:

Ideal for dermatologists, dermatopathologists, and trainees of all levels, Dermatology: Visual Recognition and Case Reviews, 2nd Edition, presents classic visual clues that point you to the correct diagnosis - the key first step in effective management and care. This highly visual resource helps you hone your skills in visual recognition with a practical focus on images of clinical and histopathologic skin diseases rather than dense text. The unique format enhances your learning experience and offers clear examples of a successful framework that can be used when approaching a patient.

Table Of Contents:

Introduction: Visual Intelligence

PART 1: OVERVIEW

1. Key concepts

2. Differential diagnosis for given body sites and morphology

3. Distribution - specific differentials

PART 2: EPIDERMAL-BASED DISEASES

4. Spongiotic/eczematous processes

5. Psoriasiform rashes

6. Small, scaly lesions

7. Epidermal-based lesions

PART 3: EPIDERMAL/DERMAL PROCESSES

8. Epidermal injury/necrosis

9. Purpura, small vessel vasculitis, and vascular occlusion

10. Ulcers

11. Epidermal neutrophils

12. Vesiculobullous, numerous lesions

13. Vesicles and papulopustules in infants

14. Blistering, localized

PART 4: DERMAL/DEEPER PROCESSES

15. Follicular processes

16. Dermal inflammation

17. Deep soft tissue disorders: panniculitis and others

18. Dermal-based lesions

19. Dermal cysts/developmental anomalies

20. Small papules secondary to a dermal process

21. Dermal change due to deposition

22. Sclerosing disorders

PART 5: MISCELLANEOUS

23. Helminths/arthropods