Highly acclaimed and considered the leading reference in the field, this classic has now been fully revised and updated to accommodate rapid advances in the field of melanoma pathology. The authors, all experts in the field have expanded the text with new sections on the genetics and cytogenetics of melanoma, the sentinel lymph node procedure, the new AJCC TNM staging system for melanoma and the mechanisms of melanoma metastasis. Each lesion and diagnosis is clearly illustrated, now with over 340 new, digitally enhanced full-color photomicrographs and over 125 tables.
Michael Piepkorn
Staging TNM staging system biopsy cancer cytogenetics dermatology differential diagnosis genetics histopathology melanoma metastasis molecular biology molecular pathology pathology tissue