Head and neck pathology / Paul E. Wakely Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wakely, Paul E., Jr., 1949-

Series:

Demos surgical pathology guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Head--Pathophysiology.

Head.

Neck--Pathophysiology.

Neck.

Head--Diseases--Diagnosis.

Neck--Diseases--Diagnosis.

Head--pathology.

Head--surgery.

Neck--pathology.

Neck--surgery.

Neck--Diseases.

Head--Diseases.

Physiology, Pathological.

Medical Subjects:

Head--pathology.

Head--surgery.

Neck--pathology.

Neck--surgery.

Physical Description:

x, 193 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Demos Medical, [2012]

Summary:

Head and Neck Pathology concentrates on the salient H&E histopathology of each entity discussed with brief descriptors of the clinical features, differential diagnosis, and relevant literature references for each entity. The book features a bulleted format with H&E illustrations to match histopathologic criteria. Helpful ancillary tests, in particular, appropriate immunohistochemical panels are also summarized. Head and Neck Pathology provides a synopsis of all common head and neck entities as well as selected less common entities. Head and Neck Pathology covers non-neoplastic, benign and malignant neoplasms found in the oral cavity, oropharynx, sinonasal tract, hypopharynx and larynx, salivary glands, gnathic bones, ears, and the soft tissues. The book provides a handy summary and quick reference guide for pathology residents and will serve as a ≈ portable refresher course' or MOC review tool for the more experienced pathologist Features Presents the key entities and diagnoses that pathologists will see in practice Emphasis is on basic morphology with newer techniques represented where they are frequently used Includes ≈ expert tips' from experienced diagnosticians Highly illustrated throughout About the Demos Surgical Pathology Series -- The Demos Surgical Pathology Guides series presents in summary and visual form the basic knowledge base that every practicing pathologist needs every working day. Series volumes will cover the major specialty areas of surgical pathology, and coverage emphasizes the key entities and diagnoses that pathologists will see in practice, and that they must know whether in training or practice. The emphasis will be on the basic morphology with newer techniques represented where they are frequently used. An additional feature will be "expert tips" from experienced diagnosticians. The series will provide a handy summary and quick reference that any pathology resident or fellow will find useful. -- "

Contents:

Oral cavity/nasopharynx

Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses

Oro/hypopharynx/larynx

Salivary gland

Gnathic bones

Ear

Soft tissue/miscellaneous.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781933864846

1933864842

OCLC:

723034819