Adnexal Tumors of the Skin: An Atlas

Atlas of Skin Adnexa and Associated Tumors by Kinya Ishikawa is a landmark visual reference in dermatopathology, created to fill a long-standing gap in detailed, high-quality visual documentation of skin adnexal structures and their tumors. This atlas is built on the author’s extensive collection of cases and meticulously captured photomicrographs, offering clinicians and pathologists an unparalleled visual survey of adnexal anatomy and pathology. The work emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness, serving as a foundational resource for understanding normal adnexal structures as well as benign and malignant tumors.

Key Features

• Comprehensive visual record: Includes meticulously photographed histological sections of skin adnexa, capturing a wide variety of normal and pathological conditions.
• Extensive case collection: Drawn from years of clinical and histopathological experience, providing real-world examples.
• High-quality photomicrographs: Almost all images were taken by the author using a Nikon Biophot microscope, ensuring precision and clarity.
• Detailed coverage of adnexal structures: Thorough depiction of the morphology of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and other skin appendages.
• Focus on tumors: Includes benign and malignant adnexal tumors, with emphasis on their histological characteristics and differential features.
• Expert validation: Reviewed and supported by leading dermatologists and pathologists, ensuring accuracy and clinical relevance.
• Educational value: Serves as a reference for dermatologists, dermatopathologists, trainees, and researchers for both diagnosis and teaching purposes.
• Historical significance: Combines decades of expertise with rigorous photographic documentation, making it a cornerstone atlas in dermatopathology.

Product Details

• Publisher: Springer Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987
• Publication date: December 28, 2011
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 443168056X
• ISBN-13  :  978-4431680567