Dermatopathology: Diagnosis by First Impression

The atlas that helps you differentiate visually similar diseases

Written with the dermatology trainee in mind, Dermatopathology: Diagnosis by First Impression uses more than 800 high resolution color images to introduce a simple and effective way to defuse the confusion caused by dermatopathology slides. Focused on commonly tested entities, and using low- to high-power views, this atlas emphasizes the key differences between visually similar diseases by using appearance as the starting point for diagnosis.

The Third Edition provides:

    800 high resolution and annotated photographs, now all fully downloadable
    'Key Differences' to train the eye on distinctive diagnostic features
    Disease-based as well as alphabetical indexes
    75 new interactive self-assessment questions to perfect your diagnostic skills
    Brand new algorithms for pattern analysis

Dermatopathology: Diagnosis by First Impression, Third Edition, once again provides simple and effective guidance to help you approach dermatopathology and accurate diagnosis of skin disease.

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Companion Website

Introduction

Chapter 1 Shape on Low Power

Epidermis

Regular acanthosis

Lobular proliferation

Reticulated proliferation

Central pore

Epidermal perforation

Dermis

Circular islands

Cords/tubules and comma shapes

Space with a lining

Papillations

Polypoid (dome-shaped)

Square/rectangular

Palisading reactions

Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia above abscesses

Pink ball

Chapter 2 Gestalt: Rash/inflammatory

Epidermal changes

Parakeratosis

Spongiosis

Papulosquamous (psoriasiform)

Interface (vacuolar)

Interface (lichenoid)

Inflammation: Specific patterns and Cell Type

Epidermal eosinophils

Perivascular

Band-like dermal/papillary dermal infiltrate

Diffuse/nodular

Subcutaneous

Chapter 3 Cell Type

Melanocytic

Spindle

Endothelial

Giant

Clear

Chapter 4 “Top-Down”

Hyperkeratosis/parakeratosis

Upper epidermal change

Acantholysis

Subepidermal space/cleft

Granular “material” in cells

Dermal material

“Busy” dermis

Fat necrosis

Chapter 5 Color – Blue

Blue tumor

Mucin and glands or ducts

Mucin

Chapter 6 Color – Pink

Pink ball of spindle cells

Pink material

Pink dermis

Epidermal necrosis

Index (Pattern)

Index (Histological Category)

Index (Alphabetical)

 

Christine J. Ko is a Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at Yale University School of Medicine. She trained in dermatology at University of California, Irvine, where she was strongly influenced by Dr. Barr. She subsequently completed a fellowship in dermatopathology under Dr. Scott Binder at University of California, Los Angeles. She lectures nationally and internationally; and has published numerous book chapters, journal articles, and five textbooks/atlases in the fields of dermatology and dermatopathology.
Ronald J. Barr is Professor Emeritus of Dermatology and Pathology at the University of California, Irvine. He is a nationally and internationally recognized dermatopathologist with board certification in dermatology, anatomic pathology, and dermatopathology. He received the Founders' Award from the American Society of Dermatopathology for his myriad contributions to the field of dermatopathology and the Society's Walter Nickel Award for excellence in teaching dermatopathology. He has authored over 150 original articles and book chapters. He is also past president of the American Society of Dermatopathology and past president of the American Board of Dermatology.