Dermatopathology

The book describes the principles of histopathologic patterns in selected acquired skin diseases, together with short clinical descriptions and case reports. The underlying, or possible underlying, mechanisms are elucidated, and controversial concepts  are discussed. To facilitate the understanding of underlying mechanisms, the first chapters of the book comprise summaries of basic histology of lymphatics and blood vessels, relevant parts of general pathology, immunology, and molecular cell biology.  The histopathological patterns are demonstrated by means of 420 micrographs in shades of gray.

"Dermatopathology is a field of increasing importance for pathologists as well as dermatologists. This book introduces the principles of microscopic pathology of acquired skin diseases in a concise, yet comprehensive manner. The underlying mechanisms of the different diseases are discussed with reference to modern knowledge about immunology, molecular biology, and inflammatory response to infections and injury. It focuses on relevant processes in basic pathology in those skin diseases the practitioner is confronted with in his daily practice together with short clinical descriptions and case studies. The accompanying picture CD-ROM allows for enlargement of the illustrations. The book is of interest to residents and practicing pathologists and dermatologists alike. TOC:Requirements for Optimum Yield of Skin Biopsy.- The Dermal Lymphatic Vasculature.- The Dermal Blood Vasculature.- The Immune Response. - Inflammatory Response of Infections and Injuries. - Postmortem Change and Cell Death in the Living Body. - Vasculitis.- Vascular Lesions due to Abnormalities in Blood Components.- Arteriolosclerosis.- Buerger Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans).- Intravascular Tumor Growth. - Infections Caused by Common Pyogenic Bacteria. - Fungal Infections.- Demodicidosis.- Infections due to Mycobacteria.- Infections due to Spirochetes. - Leishmaniasis.- Herpes Virus Infections.- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis and Mucous Membranes.- Dermatitis (Eczema). - Psoriasis.- Lichen Planus and Lichen Nitidus.- Autoimmune Vesicular, Pustular, and Bullous Diseases; Differential Diagnosis.- Vesicular/Bullous Diseases with Tendency to Recurrences.- Drug Reactions.- Atrifacts.- Glossary."

Requirements for a Good Diagnostic Result.- The Dermal Blood Vasculature.- The Dermal Lymphatic Vasculature.- The Immune Response.- Cell and Vascular Response to Infection and Injury.- Cell Death in the Living Body.- Vasculitis.- Skin Lesions due to Abnormalities in Blood Components.- Arteriosclerosis in the Skin.- Thromboangiitis Obliterans.- Angiotropic Lymphoma.- Infections Caused by Common Pyogenic Bacteria.- Common Fungal Infections.- Demodicidosis.- Infections Caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, M. Bovis, and Atypical Mycobacteria.- Leprosy.- Syphilis.- Lyme Borreliosis.- Leishmaniasis.- Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster/Varicella, and Cytomegalovirus Infections.- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Skin and Mucous Membranes.- Dermatitis (Eczema).- Psoriasis.- Lichen Planus and Lichen Nitidus.- Autoimmune Vesicular, Bullous, and Pustular Dermatoses.- Recurrent Vesicular Eruptions.- Profiles of the Epidermal/Dermal Area in some Vesicular/Bullous Dermatoses.- Skin Lesions Due to Drugs.- Artifacts.