Dermoscopy - Softcover

Johr MD, Robert H.; Soyer MD FACD, H. Peter; Argenziano MD, Giuseppe; Hofmann-Wellenhof MD, Rainer; Scalvenzi, Massimiliano; Johr, Robert; Soyer, Peter; Argenziano, Giiseppe; Hofman-Wellenhof, Rainer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323028969 ISBN 13: 9780323028967

Publisher: Mosby, 2004

Synopsis

The perfect one-stop shop for the beginner in dermoscopy!

Diagnosis of malignant melanoma can be significantly improved by the use of dermoscopy (also known as dermatoscopy, epiluminescence microscopy or surface microscopy). This book clearly and concisely explains the principles of this revolutionary technique, how to perform a dermoscopy and how to interpret the results. The book uses checklists, algorithms, and brief text descriptions to convey the key messages, and contains over 375 colour dermoscopic images with clinical correlates. It has a practical emphasis throughout and is designed for quick reference. It also includes information on the common diagnostic pitfalls faced when diagnosing with dermoscopy.

Written by five dermatologists with vast teaching experience, this book aims to take the mystery out of dermoscopy and make this technique accessible for all dermatologists and clinicians responsible for diagnosing skin cancer.

• Includes more than 375 color photographs of dermoscopic appearances with clinical correlates depicting the gross appearance of benign and malignant lesions.
• Features a wealth of valuable dermoscopic pearls that explain how to accurately perform dermoscopy.
• Focuses on key teaching points through clear, concise text.
• Covers diagnostic pitfalls, highlighting the common mistakes made when using dermoscopy.

About this title

About the Authors

Professor Soyer is an academic dermatologist with over 30 years’ experience in the field. He was appointed Chair in Dermatology by The University of Queensland in 2007 and as Director of the Princess Alexandra Hospital Dermatology Department in 2008.


Professor Soyer is internationally recognised for his expertise in the areas of clinical dermatology, dermatooncology, dermatopathology and dermatologic imaging. He is a pioneer and world leader in the field of dermoscopy of pigmented skin lesions, a non-invasive diagnostic method. He has lead the development of the morphologic classification system currently used worldwide.


Professor Soyer has an extensive publication record with over 600 publications to date, with more than 650 citations per year (in the last 5 years) and an h-index of 70 (Google Scholar).


Professor Soyer has received numerous awards and in total, through his involvement as an investigator, he has achieved over $24M in research funding for UQ.

Giuseppe Argenziano is the Head of the Dermatology Unit at the University of Campania, Naples, Italy; Co-founder and past president of the International Dermoscopy Society; President of the Italian Society of Dermatology; and Editor-in-Chief of Dermatology Practical and Conceptual Journal.

Dr Argenziano's main research area is dermato-oncology - having authored over 800 scientific articles and landmark primary publications and books concerning dermoscopy, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer - with an h-index of 76 (Scopus, 2024).

Over the past 25 years he has supervised over 500 foreign and Italian residents in Dermatology, established scientific collaborations with 1500+ colleagues from more than 50 Nations, and organized more than 500 national and international didactic meetings, courses and conferences. Dr Argenziano is a frequently invited speaker and/or has been elected chairman in more than 500 national and international conferences in the field of dermatology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323028969
• ISBN 13: 9780323028967
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248