PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of head and neck pathology, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathologic, and molecular knowledge in this challenging field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Head and Neck is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports―ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable teaching resource.

• Provides a clear framework for a better understanding of the clinical and histopathologic appearances of more than 325 new or evolving entities of the head and neck and endocrine organs.

• Features updates on recent changes in the field and current information from the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 8th Edition, and the World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumours, 5th Edition.

• Covers numerous new diagnostic entities, including intraductal carcinoma, sclerosing polycystic adenoma, microsecretory adenocarcinoma, adamantinoma-like Ewing sarcoma, SMARCB1- and SMARCA4-deficient carcinomas, and HPV-related multiphenotypic sinonasal carcinoma.

• Contains major updates on sinonasal tract, salivary gland, and odontogenic tumors; oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and its correct classification and staging; the recent significant reclassification of neuroendocrine tumors; and changes in terminology and identification for head and neck soft tissue tumors.

• Suggests supporting studies in a realistic clinical context, with tables and immunohistochemical charts that assist with management decisions and prognostic outcome predictions.

• Features more than 3,200 images, including full-color drawings of head and neck anatomy, development pathway drawings, staging protocol illustrations, and genetic pathway graphics; radiologic images, clinical photographs, and gross images; and histology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and molecular images; as well as more than 2,600 additional online-only images.

• Employs consistently templated chapters, bulleted content, key facts, and annotated images for quick, expert reference at the point of care.

• Includes the enhanced eBook version, which allows you to search all text, figures, and references on a variety of devices.

PEER REVIEWS

From MedicalScienceBooks.com:

Diagnostic Pathology: Head and Neck, with it’s wide breadth of information, will replace numerous other references on the subject, saving valuable shelf space. Not only does the book boast nearly 3,000 high quality medical images and information on approximately 300 diagnoses, but it does all this without sacrificing critical detail. Diagnostic Pathology: Head and Neck is wonderfully concise, detailed, and consistently organized. Key facts are also highlighted at the end of nearly every chapter for quick and easy reference.

As with all medicine, the world of pathology is forever changing, and keeping up to date with new information can be challenging. Thankfully, through the included Amirsys eBook Advantage online searchable content with continuous updates, you’ll be able to stay abreast the latest diagnostic guidelines and other pertinent information.

This textbook is a fantastic core reference for neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, and others who manage patients with diseases of the head and neck.

Ratings (1-4 , 4 being the highest):
Organization of information: 4
Usefulness of book: 4
Suitable for intended audience: 4
Author’s objectives met: 4
Significant number of illustrations: 4
Quality of illustrations: 4

From Doody’s Book Review

This may become one of the top resources for pathologists with an interest in head and neck lesions. Since the previous edition, new entities have been described and more molecular tests developed, and I was happy to see these discussed. The bulleted format makes the book user friendly in a busy practice.

The graphics and schematic drawings are extraordinarily well done and will prove to be very helpful for teaching purposes. The photomicrographs are of excellent quality and at times the well-placed arrows help to explain the points the authors are trying to convey. I personally appreciate the discussion (again in bulleted format) in the differential diagnosis section instead of just a list. This will be a great addition to departmental and personal libraries.

Weighted Numerical Score: 92 – 4 Stars!

Carla Penner, DDS, FRCDC (University of Manitoba College of Medicine)