Full Description
Completely revised and updated third edition of Lee's Ophthalmic Histopathology, this well-illustrated and practically-oriented text has retained its general layout and style and division into specimen-based chapters. The visual image remains key to explaining the pathological processes - facilitated by full colour photography throughout the text. The text and illustrations are also provided as a searchable CD-ROM. The book emphasizes pertinent recent advances, particularly in the molecular basis of disease and in the diagnosis and classification of tumours. including improvements in immunohistochemistry and cytogenetic and molecular biological studies.This book is an invaluable source of reference for ophthalmic pathologists, general pathologists and ophthalmologists.
Contents
Examination of the Globe"Absolute Glaucoma".- Retinal Vascular Disease.- Intraocular Tumours.- Ocular Inflammation.- Treatment of Retinal Detachment.- The Malformed Eye.- "Autopsy Eye": the Eye in Systemic Disease.- Biopsy of the Eyelid, the Lacrimal Sac, and the Temporal Artery.- The Conjunctival Biopsy.- The Orbit: Biopsy, Excision Biopsy, and Exenteration Specimens.- The Corneal Disc.- Lens.
