Dermatopathology

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 practitioners are confronted with in their daily practice, together with short clinical descriptions and case studies. The book is of interest to residents and practicing pathologists and dermatologists alike.

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.