Skin Cancer

Contributors. Preface. 1 Introduction. 2 Actinic keratosis. 3 Other premalignant cutaneous dysplasias. 4 Bowen's disease. 5 Squamous cell carcinoma. 6 Keratoacanthoma. 7 Basal cell carcinoma. 8 Appendageal carcinomas and cutaneous sarcomas. 9 Kaposi's sarcoma. 10 Dysplastic nevus and dysplastic nevus syndrome. 11 Melanoma. 12 Dermoscopy for skin cancer. 13 Merkel cell carcinoma. 14 Dermatitic precursors of mycosis fungoides. 15 Cutaneous lymphoma, leukemia, and related disorders. 16 Cutaneous metastatic disease. 17 Cutaneous markers of internal malignancy. 18 Early oral and oropharyngeal cancer diagnosis and management. 19 Histopathologic considerations in the management of skin cancer. 20 Historical survey: methods used to treat skin cancer. 21 Curettage and electrodesiccation. 22 Cryosurgery. 23 Excision of skin cancer. 24 Local flap closure in the management of skin cancer. 25 The role of skin grafts in the management of skin malignancies. 26 Mohs micrographic surgery. 27 Photodynamic therapy. 28 Cutaneous cancer and radiotherapy. 29 Local chemotherapy. 30 Topical immunotherapy. 31 Treatment of melanoma. Index

Robert A. Schwartz , MD, Professor & Head, Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA

2nd Edition
"A superb group of contributors from Europe and North America join [Schwartz] in this text. The overall result is a concise compendium of current knowledge about skin cancers of all sorts. The book is nicely illustrated with beautiful color pictures and is extensively referenced. The material is up to date and comprehensive." ( American Society for Dermatologic Surgery )

"Fully revised and expanded, this new edition now includes full colour photographs and illustrations throughout to aid recognition and diagnosis, and covers the latest developments and treatment modalities. This is a very good introductory book for dermatology residents and medical students taking their dermatology elective. The basic principles of treatment and diagnosis of skin cancer are covered in a clear and concise manner. The information is well organized and presented in an easy to understand format." ( Doodys Book Reviews , December 2008)

"The revised and expanded edition includes premalignant and malignant skin disorders including dermoscopy, a noninvasive technique for the evaluation of pigmented lesions of the skin and mucosa. Considering that skin cancer is doubling every 15 to 20 years worldwide this is a timely update. Among Hispanic men in California a melanoma epidemic is occurring, evidenced by a 1.8% annual increase in the incidence of invasive melanomas." ( E-Streams , September 2008)

Praise for the previous edition:

"This book, in encyclopedic detail, is well written, lucid and easy to read. The chapters dealing with various skin cancers are distinguished by their depth, clarity and variety of clinical photographs. This book is a must for all physicians who are serious about recognizing and treating skin cancer." ( American Family Physician )

"...and excellent review of the presentation and pathology of the common and uncommon cutaneous malignancies." ( Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons )

"...copious references at the end of each chapter...a