Melanocytic Tumors of the Skin

Accurate distinction between benign and malignant melanocytic lesions remains one of the most challenging and consequential tasks in surgical pathology. Misdiagnosis can lead either to catastrophic delay in melanoma treatment or to harmful overtreatment. This authoritative fascicle provides a comprehensive, practical framework for evaluating the full spectrum of melanocytic lesions, with particular emphasis on differentiating melanoma from its many benign simulants.

Recognizing that melanoma is not a single disease entity, the text reflects contemporary understanding—including insights from molecular classification—highlighting the wide prognostic range from indolent lesions to aggressive malignancies. By integrating clinicopathologic correlation with evolving diagnostic concepts, this resource supports accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic decision-making.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: Detailed discussion of benign and malignant melanocytic lesions, including key melanoma simulants.
• Risk Stratification: In-depth treatment of dysplastic nevi and other lesions relevant as melanoma risk markers.
• Modern Perspective: Incorporates current concepts of melanoma heterogeneity and molecular classification.
• Diagnostic Precision: Emphasizes criteria to avoid both underdiagnosis and overdiagnosis of melanoma.
• Practice-Focused Guidance: Designed to support confident, clinically meaningful decisions in surgical pathology practice.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amer Registry of Pathology; 1st edition (December 1, 2010)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1933477105
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933477107