Color atlas and synopsis of clinical dermatology - Hardcover

Thomas B. Fitzpatrick; Machiel K. Polano; Dick Suurmond

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070211973 ISBN 13: 9780070211971

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1983

Synopsis

"Should serve as a standard against which all future atlases will be measured."--New England Journal of Medicine, on a previous edition. This trusted, best selling color atlas presents a wide array of skin conditions, from the most common to life-threatening melanoma and HIV/AIDS. Retains its easy-to-use format that depicts each disease entity, then thoroughly describes the disorder with a brief epidemiology and etiology; history; physical exam; differential diagnosis; laboratory findings; diagnosis; and management. Now features dozens of new and improved illustrations, current management strategies, an updated two-color design, and case reports where appropriate. Unsurpassed for its low price, extensive use of superb color illustrations, and ease of use by health care professionals at all levels. ErratumColor Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Fourth EditionPortions of the Index have incorrect page numbers. A corrected copy of the entire index may be found under "Healthcare & Medicine" or by calling (800) 221-2956, and selecting prompt #3.The publisher regrets any inconvenience this error may cause.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Instant access to more than 700 exceptional vivid color photographs of all common and uncommon diseases
* Get the information you need with a hassle-free search vehicle
* Diagnosis, therapy, and treatment options included for each condition
* Powerful "Zoom" feature provides close-up view of any image
* Print, Bookmark, and navigate the text with unprecedented ease
* Details the adult as well as the child
* Includes expanded use of African-American illustrations and updated management section

The McGraw-Hill Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 4e CD-ROM, was developed using the Adobe Acrobat file format, for desktop computers running Mac's and Windows.

Recommended System Requirements
* 16-bit color (thousands of colors) or greater vide subsystem
* 24 MB RAM
* PowerPC (Mac) or Pentium (Windows) processor

Minimum System Requirements
* 8-bit color (256 colors) video subsystem
* 16 MB RAM
* PowerPC (Mac) or Pentium (Windows) processor
* 10 MB of available hard-disk space
* Mac OS software version 7.1.2 or later OR
* Micosoft Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or later

Users with less than the Recommended System Requirements may not be able to take full advantage of what the materials offer.

Electronic development by Foxglove Communications, using Adobe Acrobat.

About the Author

Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, Professor of Dermatology, Chairman Emeritus, Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School; Chief Emeritus, Dermatology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA is still an active clinician and investigator.

Richard A. Johnson, MDCM, Clinical Instructor in Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Clinical Associate in Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate in Dermatology, Beth Israel Hospital, Associate Physician (Dermatology), Brigham & Women's Hospital, Dermatologist, New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA.

Klaus Wolff, MD, is Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, The University of Vienna Medical School, Vienna General Hospital, Vienna, Austria.

Richard Suurmond, MD, is Professor Emeritus and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070211973
• ISBN 13: 9780070211971
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 412