DESCRIPTION:
This atlas was written for general pathologists, dermatopathologists, and pathologists in training with an interest in practical diagnostic issues in the pathology of melanocytic tumors. The focus of this fascicle is on microscopic clues for diagnosis, in particular for the distinction of melanocytic nevi from melanoma. The authors also discuss the role of ancillary methods and their potential value as well as limitations in test sensitivity and specificity. This volume will help pathologists provide the most accurate diagnoses in service of their clinical care teams and their patients.
CONTENTS:
1. Melanotic Macule
2. Congenital Melanocytic Nevi
3. Common Acquired Melanocytic Nevi
4. Dysplastic Melanocytic Nevi
5. Melanocytic Nevi of Special Sites
6. Traumatized and Recurrent Melanocytic Nevi
7. Spitz Nevi, Spitz Melanocytomas, and Atypical Spitz Tumors
8. Blue Nevi and Dermal Melanocytoses
9. Deep Penetrating Nevus
10. Combined Melanocytic Nevi/Melanocytomas
11. Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma
12. Superficial Spreading Melanoma
13. Lentigo Maligna Melanoma
14. Acral Melanoma
15. Nodular Melanoma
16. Desmoplastic Melanoma
17. Nevoid Melanoma
18. Blue Nevus-Related Melanoma
19. Spitzoid and Spitz Melanomas
20. Pediatric Melanoma
21. Uncommon Variants of Melanoma
22. Melanoma Metastatic to the Skin
23. Prognostic Factors, Staging, and Reporting of Melanoma
