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Challenging Cases in Dermatology

  • Features a selection of important challenging worked case reports

  • Detailed review of the management options available to physicians

  • Cases mentioned are enriched everywhere with hints and important points to remember

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (101 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Genodermatoses

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Cleft Palate, with a Peculiar Limb Deformity

      • Mohammad Ali El-Darouti
      Pages 25-30
    3. Blisters, Hypodontia, Deafness and Alopecia

      • Mohammad Ali El-Darouti
      Pages 31-37
    4. Mucocutaneous Pigmentation, Alopecia and Candidiasis

      • Mohammad Ali El-Darouti
      Pages 39-42
    5. Dark, Thick Nipples and Areolas

      • Mohammad Ali El-Darouti
      Pages 55-58
    6. Thick Nails, Palms and Soles

      • Mohammad Ali El-Darouti
      Pages 59-66
    7. Senile at the Age of 20

      • Mohammad Ali El-Darouti
      Pages 73-77
    8. A Child with Sagging Cheeks

      • Mohammad Ali El-Darouti
      Pages 89-94
    9. Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Like Eruption

      • Mohammad Ali El-Darouti
      Pages 95-99
  3. Neutrophilic Dermatoses and Related Disorders

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 119-119

About this book

The cases presented in this book will guide the reader through the process of making a diagnosis based on logical thinking. The book provides a wealth of knowledge regarding diagnostic approaches and pearls of wisdom. In addition to unusual presentations of common diseases, it includes discussions about rare diseases, complex cases, surprising diagnoses, therapeutic challenges and other important features. Becoming acquainted with such unusual cases will provide the dermatologist with increased knowledge, a wider perspective, and innovative techniques that can be used to solve diagnostic dilemmas. Readers will improve their way of thinking and data analysis, and will be able to improve differential diagnoses. This book provides the unique feature of a strategic way of thinking while discussing each case, in order to reach a diagnosis. The text includes comparisons of each case to other similar cases, pointing out the distinguishing features of conditions under consideration.

Reviews

From the reviews:

“The purpose is to stimulate the neurons of established dermatologists. Residents preparing for their certification exam will find the exercise an excellent test of their mastery of dermatology. The audience is clinical dermatologists. … This is an advanced book for dermatologists interested in continuing to hone their clinical acumen and diagnostic skills. There are cases that you will never see unless you purchase this book.” (Patricia Wong, Doody’s Book Reviews, September, 2013)

Authors and Affiliations

  • , Department of Dermatology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

    Mohammad Ali El-Darouti

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Challenging Cases in Dermatology

  • Authors: Mohammad Ali El-Darouti

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4249-2

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-4248-5Published: 14 March 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-7199-7Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-4249-2Published: 15 February 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 763

  • Topics: Dermatology, Pathology

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eBook USD 189.00
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Softcover Book USD 249.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 329.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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