Dermatopathology is a field of increasing importance for pathologists as well as dermatologists. This book introduces the principles of microscopic pathology of acquired skin diseases in a concise, yet comprehensive manner. The underlying mechanisms of the different diseases are discussed with reference to modern knowledge about immunology, molecular biology, and inflammatory response to infections and injury. It focuses on relevant processes in basic pathology in those skin diseases the practitioner is confronted with in his daily practice together with short clinical descriptions and case studies. The book is of interest to residents and practicing pathologists and dermatologists alike.

Requirements for a Good Diagnostic Result

The Dermal Blood Vasculature
The Dermal Lymphatic Vasculature
The Immune Response
Cell and Vascular Response to Infection and Injury
Cell Death in the Living Body
Vasculitis
Skin Lesions due to Abnormalities in Blood Components
Arteriosclerosis in the Skin
Thromboangiitis Obliterans
Angiotropic Lymphoma
Infections Caused by Common Pyogenic Bacteria
Common Fungal Infections
Demodicidosis
Infections Caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, M. Bovis, and Atypical Mycobacteria
Leprosy
Syphilis
Lyme Borreliosis
Leishmaniasis
Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster/Varicella, and Cytomegalovirus Infections
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Skin and Mucous Membranes
Dermatitis (Eczema)
Psoriasis
Lichen Planus and Lichen Nitidus
Autoimmune Vesicular, Bullous, and Pustular Dermatoses
Recurrent Vesicular Eruptions
Profiles of the Epidermal/Dermal Area in some Vesicular/Bullous Dermatoses
Skin Lesions Due to Drugs.-Artifacts.