Histopathology of Blistering Diseases - With Clinical, Electron Microscopic, Immunological and Molecular Biological Correlations Textbook and Atlas

This textbook provides a detailed treatment of the histopathology of blistering diseases. In a succinct manner, it covers the clinical features, the immunofluorescence and the electron microscopic findings. It is supplemented by selected references and encompasses the new discoveries which occurred in recent years concerning the molecular aetiology of these diseases. It represents the first book in the field of blistering diseases which contains an in-depth account of histopathology and correlates it with the clinical features and the molecular biology in an unique didactic style.

List of contents

1 Historiography of Blistering Diseases.- 2 Ultrastructure and Molecular Anatomy of Desmosomes and the Cutaneous Basement Membrane Zone.- 3 Intraepidermal Blistering Diseases.- 4 Subepidermal Blistering Diseases.- 5 Diseases Occasionally or Frequently Associated with Blister Formation.- References.

Summary

This textbook provides a detailed treatment of the histopathology of blistering diseases. In a succinct manner, it covers the clinical features, the immunofluorescence and the electron microscopic findings. It is supplemented by selected references and encompasses the new discoveries, which occurred in recent years concerning the molecular etiology of these diseases. It represents the first book in the field of blistering diseases, which contains an in-depth account of histopathology and correlates it with the clinical features and the molecular biology.

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From the reviews:
Histopathology of Blistering Diseases is one of my candidates for the medical book of the year. It combines superb technical qualities with excellent teaching, and addresses the most dramatic group of diseases encountered by dermatologists. My advice—glance through this book at a meeting or in the medical book store. Once you have it in your hands, you will buy it.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

 
Dermatopathologen, Pathologen und alle an blasenbildenden Hauterkrankungen Interessierte werden an dem Buch ihre große Freude haben.

JDDG (Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft)
"As a practitioner in forensic pathology … I have occasionally experienced a lack of information and reference sources … when it comes to blistering diseases. Professor Mosaad Megahed … clearly fills this gap … . contains 1012 color figures that are of exceptional quality … . brings all aspects of the current knowledge of blistering diseases together. It should be required reading for all those involved in histopathology and will prove invaluable for all forensic pathologists … ." (Michael Tsokos, Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, 2005)

"Readable, easy to understand and … comprehensive yet detailed review of all blistering disorders. The contents follow a logical progression through an excellent historical overview … . a very sensible, clear and succinct classification of blistering diseases. … a practical guide and reference for dermatologists, dermatopathologists and the general histopathologists. Scientists … will also find it a useful reference source. … a very handy resource for all professionals who require up to date information … ." (Dr. WI Al-Daraji, ACP News – Spring, 2005)

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From the reviews:
Histopathology of Blistering Diseases is one of my candidates for the medical book of the year. It combines superb technical qualities with excellent teaching, and addresses the most dramatic group of diseases encountered by dermatologists. My advice-glance through this book at a meeting or in the medical book store. Once you have it in your hands, you will buy it.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

 
Dermatopathologen, Pathologen und alle an blasenbildenden Hauterkrankungen Interessierte werden an dem Buch ihre große Freude haben.

JDDG (Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft)
"As a practitioner in forensic pathology ... I have occasionally experienced a lack of information and reference sources ... when it comes to blistering diseases. Professor Mosaad Megahed ... clearly fills this gap ... . contains 1012 color figures that are of exceptional quality ... . brings all aspects of the current knowledge of blistering diseases together. It should be required reading for all those involved in histopathology and will prove invaluable for all forensic pathologists ... ." (Michael Tsokos, Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, 2005)



"Readable, easy to understand and ... comprehensive yet detailed review of all blistering disorders. The contents follow a logical progression through an excellent historical overview ... . a very sensible, clear and succinct classification of blistering diseases. ... a practical guide and reference for dermatologists, dermatopathologists and the general histopathologists. Scientists ... will also find it a useful reference source. ... a very handy resource for all professionals who require up to date information ... ." (Dr. WI Al-Daraji, ACP News - Spring, 2005)

Product details

• Authors: Mosaad Megahed
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2014
• EAN: 9783642622236
• ISBN: 978-3-642-62223-6
• No. of pages: 405
• Dimensions: 193 mm x 22 mm x 270 mm
• Weight: 914 g
• Illustrations: XVI, 405 p. 522 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Pathologie, B, Medicine, ZAHNHEILKUNDE, genetics, dentistry, Pathology, molecular biology, Dermatology, Histopathology, Molecular Genetics