Highly acclaimed and considered the leading reference in the field, Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma has once again been fully revised and updated to reflect the most recent advances and techniques in the field of melanoma pathology. The successful focus and format of the previous editions have been preserved. Each lesion and diagnosis is clearly illustrated with the aid of a wealth of digitally enhanced full-color photomicrographs. A concise description of the clinical features, histopathology, differential diagnosis, and the most important characteristics of each lesion provides readers with a quick yet comprehensive overview of each topic covered. Pathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma is the essential reference for every practicing dermatopathologist, pathologist, dermatologist, and cancer research scientist today.

Melanocytes

Biopsies, Tissue Processing, Immunohistochemistry, and Ancillary Techniques
Genetic and Molecular Pathology of Melanoma
Circumscribed Pigmented Lesions Composed of Basilar Melanocytes
Common Acquired and Atypical (Dysplastic) Melanocytic Nevi
Congenital Melanocytic Nevi and Associated Neoplasms, Congenital and Childhood Melanoma
Spitz Nevus and Variants
Dermal Melanocytoses, Blue Nevi, and Related Conditions
Melanocytic Nevi with Phenotypic Heterogeneity
Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma
Benign and Malignant Melanocytic Neoplasms of the Mucosa
Benign and Malignant Melanocytic Neoplasms of the Ocular Apparatus
Metastatic Malignant Melanoma
Prognostic Factors in Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma.