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Histological Diagnosis of Nevi and Melanoma

  • Practical guide to the histological diagnosis of nevi and melanoma

  • Contains numerous high-quality color photographs

  • Provides sets of precise diagnostic criteria

  • Will help the reader to make the right diagnosis even in difficult or rare cases

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Table of contents (52 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Criteria for the Diagnosis of Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 1-4
  3. Melanocytic Hyperplasia

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 5-14
  4. Melanotic Macule

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 15-28
  5. Common Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 29-46
  6. Variants of Common Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 47-76
  7. Congenital Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 77-90
  8. Proliferative Nodules in Congenital and Acquired Nevi

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 97-112
  9. Dermal Melanocytosis

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 113-118
  10. Common Blue Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 119-136
  11. Cellular Blue Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 137-154
  12. Spitz Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 155-184
  13. Spitz Nevus Variants

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 185-216
  14. Reed Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 217-234
  15. Deep Penetrating Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 235-256
  16. Benign Melanocytoma

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 257-272
  17. Clark Nevus and Dysplastic Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 273-284
  18. Combined Nevus

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 285-300
  19. Acral Nevi

    • Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit
    Pages 301-314

About this book

The interpretation of melanocytic tumors represents probably the most difficult task in the field of dermatopathology. The second edition of this text and atlas depicts a broad range of the most important and most challenging melanocytic lesions. Each individual case is illustrated with at least three high-quality color photographs and is commented on at length, highlighting the diagnostic clues. The goal of the authors is to assist the ordinary pathologist in making a precise workable diagnosis in their daily practice. They achieve this by providing simple criteria that will serve as a sound basis for an unequivocal diagnosis of either a benign or a malignant melanocytic neoplasm. The reader will find Histological Diagnosis of Nevi and Melanoma to be an invaluable guide to correct diagnosis even in difficult or rare cases.

Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition:

“The book provides a logical, practical classification of melanocytic lesions, using the terminology most frequently used in dermatopathology laboratories. … This is a necessary book that provides useful information for both clinicians and pathologists. … This is a unique, comprehensive source of information for melanocytic lesion histopathology, and a likely must have for pathologists, dermatopathologists, and dermatologists.” (Susan M. Swetter, Doody’s Book Reviews, April, 2014)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Pathology, Catholic University Medical School, Rome, Italy

    Guido Massi

  • Dermatopathology Section, University of California, San Francisco, USA

    Philip E. LeBoit

About the authors

Guido Massi, MD, graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy in 1975 and subsequently obtained his Specialization in Pathology and Specialization in Dermatology from the same institution. He has been an Associate Professor of Pathology and Dermatopathology at the School since 1999. He is also Chief of the Surgical Pathology Laboratory (which mainly deals with dermatopathology) at the Complesso Integrato Columbus in Rome and Director of the Dermatopathology Section of Laboratorio Inghirami, Rome. Dr. Massi has been responsible for the organization of a number of international workshops and symposia on dermatopathology. He is the author or co-author of three previous books as well as many publications in peer-reviewed journals that address a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Philip E. LeBoit, MD, studied at Albany Medical College, New York, before serving as a Resident in Pathology, Fellow in Dermatopathology, and Resident in Laboratory Medicine. Since 1997 he has been Professor of Pathology in the Departments of Pathology and Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, where he is also Division Chief of the Dermatopathology Section and Co-director of the Dermatopathology Service. He has received various awards, including the A. Bernard Ackerman Lecture Award from the International Society of Dermatopathology and both the Herman Pinkus Memorial Lecture Award and Founders’ Awards from the American Society of Dermatopathology. He is a member of various editorial boards, including of the American Journal of Dermatopathology (former editor in chief), American Journal of Surgical Pathology, Dermatology: Practical & Conceptual, skinnet.com, and Derm101.com. Dr. LeBoit was President of the International Society of Dermatopathology from 2007-10 and is a member of the UICC TNM Expert Panel on Skin Cancer. He is the first author or co-author of approaching 150 original articles as well as many editorials, review articles and book chapters.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Histological Diagnosis of Nevi and Melanoma

  • Authors: Guido Massi, Philip E. LeBoit

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37311-4

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2014

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-37310-7Published: 08 October 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-50015-6Published: 19 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-37311-4Published: 16 September 2013

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 752

  • Number of Illustrations: 768 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Dermatology, Pathology, Oncology

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 219.00
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  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
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Softcover Book USD 279.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 379.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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