The unquestioned leader in dermatopathology resources, Weedon’s Skin Pathology returns with expanded and updated coverage in this specialized field of pathology. Offering an enhanced emphasis on differential diagnosis, new author Dr. James W. Patterson provides the most clinically relevant developments in molecular biology and techniques while maintaining Dr. Weedon's consistent, uniform approach to the subject. From practitioners and specialists to pathologists and dermatologists, this medical reference book is an essential addition to any dermatopathological library. "The latest update of this book is well written and is frequently used for our problematic skin cases." Reviewed by: Pathlab.org March 2015 Gain a full understanding of established disorders, unusual and rare disease entities, and incompletely defined entities. Immerse yourself in over 1,200 large-sized, high-quality illustrations. Provide the most accurate diagnoses possible with a design that reproduces what is seen through the microscope, thereby helping identify the characteristic features of the lesion demonstrated. Readily access important information through tables and boxes that organize diseases into groups, synthesize diagnostic criteria, and list differential diagnoses. Facilitate the identification of both key articles and more rare and unusual reports with remarkably authoritative, comprehensive, current, and relevant reference lists (over 35,000) for each entity. Explore in-depth and updated topics covering clinically relevant developments in molecular biology and molecular techniques. Easily comprehend complex issues with improved illustrations focusing on rare conditions and unusual manifestations. Accurately interpret difficult specimens through an increased emphasis on differential diagnosis. Take advantage of expanded content in sections including Drug Reactions, Tumors, and Infections and Infestations. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.

Table of Contents:
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 An approach to the interpretation of skin biopsies 2 Diagnostic clues SECTION 2 TISSUE REACTION PATTERNS 3 The lichenoid reaction pattern (¡¥interface dermatitis¡¦) 4 The psoriasiform reaction pattern 5 The spongiotic reaction pattern 6 The vesiculobullous reaction pattern 7 The granulomatous reaction pattern 8 The vasculopathic reaction pattern SECTION 3 THE EPIDERMIS 9 Disorders of epidermal maturation and keratinization 10 Disorders of pigmentation SECTION 4 THE DERMIS 11 Disorders of collagen 12 Disorders of elastic tissue 13 Cutaneous mucinoses 14 Cutaneous deposits 15 Diseases of cutaneous appendages 16 Cysts, sinuses and pits 17 Panniculitis SECTION 5 THE SKIN IN SYSTEMIC AND MISCELLANEOUS  DISEASES 18 Metabolic and storage diseases 19 Miscellaneous conditions 20 Cutaneous drug reactions 21 Reactions to physical agents SECTION 6 INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS 22 Cutaneous infections and infestations -- histological patterns 23 Bacterial and rickettsial infections 24 Spirochetal infections 25 Mycoses and algal infections 26 Viral diseases 27 Protozoal infections 28 Marine injuries 29 Helminth infestations 30 Arthropod-induced diseases SECTION 7 TUMORS 31 Tumors of the epidermis 32 Lentigines, nevi and melanomas 33 Tumors of cutaneous appendages 34 Tumors and tumor-like proliferations of fibrous and related tissues 35 Tumors of fat 36 Tumors of muscle, cartilage and bone 37 Neural and neuroendocrine tumors 38 Vascular tumors 39 Cutaneous metastases 40 Cutaneous infiltrates -- non-lymphoid 41 Cutaneous infiltrates -- lymphoid and leukemic