Molecular Diagnostics in Dermatology and Dermatopathology

1. Introduction to Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Dermatology and Dermatopathology

2. Principles of Molecular Biology

3. Technologies in the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory

4. Cytogenetics of Primary Skin Tumors

5. Melanocytic Neoplasms I: Molecular Diagnosis

6. Melanocytic Neoplasms II: Molecular Staging

7. Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers and Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

8. Cutaneous Sarcomas and Soft Tissue Proliferations

9. Molecular Determination of Tissue Margins, Clonal Origin and Histogenesis of Skin Cancers

10. Mycosis Fungoides and Related Lesions

11. Cutaneous non-MF T-cell and NK-cell Lymphoproliferative Disorders

12. Cutaneous B-cell Lymphomas

13. Leukemia Cutis

14. Inflammatory Disorders of the Skin

15. Infectious Diseases of the Skin I: Dermatophytosis / Onychomycosis

16. Infectious Diseases of the Skin II: Non-Dermatophytic Infections

17. Wound Healing Disorders: Chronic Wounds and Keloids

18. Alopecias

19. Genodermatoses - Inherited Diseases of the Skin

20. Molecular Aspects of Skin Aging

21. Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics I: Linking Diagnostic Classification to Therapeutic Decisions

22. Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics II: Genetic Determinants of Drug Responses and Adverse Drug Reactions

23. Regulatory, Legal, Coding, Billing, Reimbursement, and Ethical Considerations for Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Dermatology and Dermatopathology

From the reviews:"Molecular diagnostic testing has become established in so many areas of medicine in the past decade ... . Michael J. Murphy has enlisted a diversified group to experts to provide an introduction and update on many aspects of this rapidly changing field. ... This is not a book to read once and put aside. It contains a great deal of practical information that will be useful on an almost-daily basis when dealing with some of the classic difficult diagnoses in dermatopathology." (Walter Burgdorf, Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, 2012)

"Michael Murphy uses an international group of experts in the field to create a reference book on the subject as it relates to cutaneous disease. This is the first such textbook devoted to molecular diagnostics and the skin. ... This book is suited to a broad audience. Dermatology residents, dermatopathology fellows, pathologists, and researchers with interests in skin disease would certainly benefit from it, as would practicing dermatologists who want to remain current in their understanding of the field." (Nooshin K. Brinster, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Vol. 72 (6), June, 2015)

"Not only does this book fill a void in current medical publishing, but Dr Murphy has also succeeded in creating a well-structured and nicely presented work covering the application of molecular diagnostics in both inflammatory and neoplasticconditions. ... the book is easy to read and understand, and it should appeal to a wide range of readers from novices to more seasoned practising dermatologists and dermatopathologists." (T. Brenn, British Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 171 (4), October, 2014)

"This manual is one of the few that describes synoptically the so far known molecular basis of cutaneous diseases and intends to extend the knowledge base in such a novel field. ... This book is a useful implement for dermatologists, pathologists, immunologists, as well as residents in these disciplines. It will indeed comprise a uniquely helpful tool and valuable source for all professionals involved in the fascinating practice and evolving research of molecular biology." (Sevasth Afantenou and Maria M. Tsoukas, Clinics in Dermatology, Vol. 32 (5), September-October, 2014)

"This text is a very solidreview and reference text. ... this text is a thorough reference book for the practicing dermatologist and dermatopathologist when questions arise about molecular testing. ... The dermatopathologist will find instructive information for guiding the proper