Challenging Cases in Dermatology 2013th Edition

From the reviews:

“The purpose is to stimulate the neurons of established dermatologists. Residents preparing for their certification exam will find the exercise an excellent test of their mastery of dermatology. The audience is clinical dermatologists. … This is an advanced book for dermatologists interested in continuing to hone their clinical acumen and diagnostic skills. There are cases that you will never see unless you purchase this book.” (Patricia Wong, Doody’s Book Reviews, September, 2013)

Challenging Cases in Dermatology 2013th Edition provides a strategic and analytic way of thinking about unusual dermatologic presentations. Every case presented within this book is a unique story, but the clinical decision pathways used to reach an appropriate solution are similar. A wide range of cases are covered including many extremely rare diseases and rare presentations of diseases that are not, themselves, uncommon. A familiarity with such unusual cases will provide the dermatologist with increased knowledge, a wider perspective, and innovative techniques that can be used to solve diagnostic dilemmas.

The author has used his vast experience in practicing dermatology to create a visual reference for skin disease, with the emphasis on working through each case as presented, starting with the clinical data, histological slides, and other available investigations. Each chapter includes a brief discussion of each extraordinary case and includes epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and histological features, differential diagnosis, definite diagnosis, prognosis, and management.