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 a broad array of entities pathologists are most likely to encounter when diagnosing and treating head and neck disorders, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Succinctly written, richly illustrated, and easy to use, Diagnostic Pathology: Head and Neck, fourth edition, is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

* Includes the diagnostic criteria, pertinent ancillary studies, and thorough, reciprocal differential diagnoses necessary for general pathologists, oral pathologists, and head and neck pathologists to make accurate diagnoses in this difficult field
* Reflects recent developments in ancillary studies and molecular testing that are useful in reaching a diagnosis
* Uses a newly streamlined layout for ease and speed of use at the point of care, employing a practical, intuitive structure that organizes sections and chapters by anatomic region and frequency of diagnosis as seen in actual practice
* Contains more than 370 consistently templated, image-rich chapters in a format that facilitates quick comparison between diagnoses with concise, bulleted text; Key Facts in each chapter; and an extensive index for easy reference
* Includes commentary to aid in definitive classification when molecular findings are required for a diagnosis
* Features more than 3,400 high-quality print images (with an additional 3,800+ images in the complimentary eBook), including gross pathology and clinical photographs, radiological images, histology images, full-color medical illustrations, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and molecular images―all carefully annotated to help you quickly recognize established entities
* Contains significantly updated information on the standardization of neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN) reporting, and criteria required for risk stratification
* Covers newly classified entities from the 2024 WHO Classification of Head and Neck Tumours along with other national standardized reporting guidelines
* Includes an eBook version that provides access to everything in the book as well as additional text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

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)