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Markowitz: A Practical Guide to
Dermoscopy
About the Book:
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Dermoscopy – practice of using small handheld device which uses polarized
light to reveal details about skin lesions that aid clinicians in making a
diagnosis about whether a lesion is cancerous or non-cancerous
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Traditional methods (ABCD, CASH, 7-Point checklist, Menzies) to diagnosis
make it difficult for residents and non-dermatologists to understand
dermoscopy and to make the right diagnosis
Key Features:
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Chapters walk reader through each possible diagnosis for every color (brown,
red, yellow, blue, pink/white) helping clinicians understand the lesion they’re
seeing before making a diagnosis
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Overview section provides instruction on how to incorporate into practice
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Richly illustrated
About the Author:
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Orit Markowitz, MD – Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Mt.
Siani School of Medicine, NY
Competition:
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Soyer: Dermoscopy: The Essentials, Elsevier, 2011
WKH Related Titles:
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The Small series
12/23/2014
Pub Date: September
Price: $99.99
Illustrations: 256
Bundle: Inkling
Markets: Dermatology,
family medicine,
general practice,
residents