An Atlas of Surface Microscopy of Pigmented Skin Lesions: Dermoscopy, Second Edition - Softcover

Menzies, Scott; Crotty, Kerry; Ingwar, Christian; Mccarthy, William H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0074711024 ISBN 13: 9780074711026

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Australia, 2003

Synopsis

This well-illustrated, highly acclaimed reference provides a complete understanding of the use of dermoscopy. The colour, resolution and presentation of skin lesions are a valuable aspect of the book so the practitioner can accurately assess the colour and form of the condition in the diagnosis. The primary audience is GPs and dermatologists, with a secondary audience of pathologists, oncologists, medical students and nurses working in skin clinics and related departments. Key Features:·High-quality, colour photos of over 200 images of skin lesions·Thoroughly updated with new images and guidelines·CD-ROM with an additional 200 images used in a self-test quiz·New edition is a softcover and moderately priced accordingly

About this title

About the Authors

Scott W. Menzies, MBBS, PhD. Is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Surgery (Melanoma and Skin Oncology), The University of Sydney and Clinical Associate, Sydney Melanoma Unit, Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.

Kerry A. Crotty, MBBS, BSc(Med), FRCPA. Is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Pathology, The University of Sydney and an Anatomical Pathologist, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.

Christian Ingvar, MD, PhD. In an Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Lund, Sweden.

William H. McCarthy, MBBS,Med, FRACS. Is a Professor, Department of Surgery (Melanoma and Skin Oncology), The University of Sydney and Director, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Institute, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.

From the Back Cover

Dermoscopy(also known asmicroscopy) is a clinical technique which allows the detailed examination of pigmented skin lesions and which is more accurate diagnostically than other clinical approaches. This well-illustrated, highly acclaimed reference-one of the first to document this pioneering technique-provides a complete understanding of the use of dermoscopy, explaining the diagnostic features and examining benign melanocytic, melanoma and non-melanocytic pigmented lesions.

This book will be of interest to general practitioners, skin cancer specialists, dermatologists, and any clinician involved in diagnosing pigmented skin lesions and related conditions.

New features in the second edition:

-Thorough update throughout the book

-New chapter on computerized monitoring techniques

-122 new images of lesions

-CD-ROM with semi-interactive, self-test quiz showing 217 lesions

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Australia
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0074711024
• ISBN 13: 9780074711026
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 175