Neoplastic mimics in dermatopathology / Mark R. Wick, M.D., James W. Patterson, M.D.

Virtually all sites in the human body can host lesions that simulate neoplasms, and many of these ""pseudotumors"" can simulate neoplasms on all levels of analysis-- clinical, radiologic, and pathologic-- thus they represent particular diagnostic pitfalls for the pathologist that...

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Main Author: Wick, Mark R., 1952-
Other Authors: Patterson, James W. (James Willis), 1946-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Demos Medical Publishing, LLC, [2013]
Series:Pathology of neoplastic mimics series.
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Summary:Virtually all sites in the human body can host lesions that simulate neoplasms, and many of these ""pseudotumors"" can simulate neoplasms on all levels of analysis-- clinical, radiologic, and pathologic-- thus they represent particular diagnostic pitfalls for the pathologist that can ultimately lead to therapeutic misdirection. This book provides the pathologist with detailed morphologic descriptions and diagnostic guidance in recognizing these neoplastic mimics as they occur in the skin. In addition, descriptions and diagnostic guidance are provided for the range of skin lesions that may mimi
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 194 pages) : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1617051764
9781617051760
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.