Description
**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Dermatology**Cutaneous biopsies and excisions constitute the most frequently performed procedures in surgical pathology, yet they present some of the most difficult diagnostic challenges. Through five authoritative editions, Weedon's Skin Pathology has earned outstanding reviews and accolades from practicing and trainee dermatopathologists, general pathologists, and dermatologists worldwide. The 6th Edition continues this tradition of excellence, helping you accurately and efficiently sign out complex skin cases in everyday practice, while also keeping you up to date with recent advances in the field. Dr. James W. Patterson's single-author approach continues to provide clarity and consistency from cover to cover, resulting in what has been described as "the best reference text available in dermatopathology in the world" (Pathology).- Provides comprehensive coverage of the full spectrum of dermatopathological entities, both inflammatory and neoplastic, highlighted by more than 1,800 color photomicrographs that illustrate the full range of pathologic appearances and help identify each diagnostic entity- Helps you arrive at the most accurate diagnoses possible by demonstrating what is seen through the microscope and identifying the characteristic features of the lesion—for established disorders, unusual and rare disease entities, and incompletely defined entities- Includes new information on molecular diagnostics throughout, including FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) techniques, plus new developments in molecular biology and molecular techniques, targeted-personalized medicine, and immunohistochemistry- Contains more tables for quick reference, new figures that demonstrate key differential diagnostic points, and discussions of new entities, as well as thorough content updates in every section- Includes practical advice on diagnostic pitfalls and how to avoid them to help minimize reporting errors, and diagnostic clues to assist both experienced and novice practitioners in formulating an accurate diagnosis- Identifies both important articles and more rare and unusual reports with remarkably authoritative, comprehensive, current, and relevant reference lists (over 35,000) for each entity
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Introduction1. What's new in the sixth edition2. An approach to the interpretation of skin biopsies3. Diagnostic cluesSECTION 2 Tissue reaction patterns4. The lichenoid reaction pattern ("interface dermatitis")5. The psoriasiform reaction pattern6. The spongiotic reaction pattern7. The vesiculobullous reaction pattern8. The granulomatous reaction pattern9. The vasculopathic reaction patternSECTION 3 The epidermis10. Disorders of epidermal maturation and keratinization11. Disorders of pigmentationSECTION 4 The dermis and subcutis12. Disorders of collagen13. Disorders of elastic tissue14. Cutaneous mucinoses15. Cutaneous deposits16. Diseases of cutaneous appendages17. Cysts, sinuses, and pits18. PanniculitisSECTION 5 The skin in systemic and miscellaneous diseases19. Metabolic and storage diseases20. Miscellaneous conditions21. Cutaneous drug reactions22. Reactions to physical agentsSECTION 6 Infections and infestations23. Cutaneous infections and infestations--histological patterns24. Bacterial and rickettsial infections25. Spirochetal infections26. Mycoses and algal infections27. Viral diseases28. Protozoal infections29. Marine injuries30. Helminth infestations31. Arthropod-induced diseasesSECTION 7 Tumors32. Tumors of the epidermis33. Lentigines, nevi, and melanomas34. Tumors of cutaneous appendages35. Tumors and tumor-like proliferations of fibrous and related tissues36. Tumors of fat37. Tumors of muscle, cartilage, and bone38. Neural and neuroendocrine tumors39. Vascular tumors40. Cutaneous metastases41. Cutaneous infiltrates--nonlymphoid42. Cutaneous infiltrates--lymphomatous and leukemic
