Overview
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Guido Massi
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Department of Pathology, Catholic University Medical School, Rome, Italy
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Philip E. Leboit
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University of California, San Francisco, USA
- Major teaching guide and practical diagnostic aid for the microscopic diagnosis of benign melanocytic nevi and melanoma
- Emphasis on a concise differential diagnostic approach
- Clinicopathological correlation, also crucial for the diagnosis of melanocytic tumors
- Presentation of new concepts and observations
- Beautiful design with illustrations of exceptional quality
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Table of contents (49 chapters)
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 1-14
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 15-22
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 23-34
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 35-70
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 71-84
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 85-96
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 97-120
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 121-124
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 125-130
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 131-150
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 151-168
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 169-234
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 235-252
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 253-264
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 265-276
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 277-288
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 289-302
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 303-314
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- Guido Massi, Philip E. Leboit
Pages 315-328
About this book
The interpretation of melanocytic tumors represents one of the most impor tant topics and probably the most difficult challenge in the field of dermato pathology. For example, the evaluation of the so called nevoid (spitzoid) melanoma, Spitz's nevi with conflicting criteria, or some benign simulators of malignant melanoma can pose seemingly insurmountable diagnostic problems. A correct diagnosis is expected, because the implications are seri ous. The misreading of a section of a malignant melanoma as a nevus, which will then be left untreated, may result in regrowth at the biopsy site, may metastasize and lead to death. Whereas, overdiagnosis of Spitz's nevus may be followed by unnecessarily extensive surgery including lymph node dissection and, sometimes, immunotherapy and chemotherapy also. Melanocytic tumors are identified by clinical and histological criteria, with the later based on both architectural and cytomorphological features. A clear, comprehensive book on this subject can be of help to dermatopatholo gists, general pathologists, and dermatologists. Philip LeBoit and Guido Massi are particularly suited to deal with this task, because of their great experience. They have produced an impressive work that will be respected as a major teaching guide and diagnostic aid for melanoma and benign melanocytic lesions.
Authors and Affiliations
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Department of Pathology, Catholic University Medical School, Rome, Italy
Guido Massi
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University of California, San Francisco, USA
Philip E. Leboit
About the authors
Guido Massi, MD
Professor of Pathology and Dermatopathology
Department of Pathology, Catholic University
Medical School
Rome, Italy
Philip E. LeBoit, MD
Professor of Clinical Pathology and Dermatology
University of California, School of Medicine
San Francisco, California, USA
