Surgical Pathology of the Head and Neck, Volume 1 Date: 21 April 2011, 17:12
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Seven years have elapsed since the second edition of Surgical Pathology of the Head and Neck was published. During this interval there has been an enormous amount of new information that impacts on the daily practice of surgical pathology. Nowhere is this more evident than in the area of molecular biology and genetics. Data derived from this new discipline, once considered to be of research interest only, have revolutionized the evaluation of hematolymphoid neoplasms and are now being applied, to a lesser extent, to the assessment of mesenchymal and epithelial tumors. While immunohistochemistry has been available for almost 30 years, it has not remained static. New antibodies are constantly being developed that expand our diagnostic and prognostic capabilities. Although these new technologies are exciting, they only supplement and do not replace the ‘‘H&E slide,’’ which is, and will continue to be, the foundation of surgical pathology and this book particularly. This edition has been revised to incorporate some of these new technologies that further our understanding of the pathobiology of disease and improve our diagnostic acumen, while at the same time retaining clinical and pathological features that are not new but remain useful and important. Due to constraints of time and the expanse of new knowledge, it is almost impossible for a single individual to produce a book that adequately covers the pathology of the head and neck. I have been fortunate, however, to secure the aid of several new outstanding collaborators to assist in this endeavor and wish to extend to them my sincere thanks and appreciation for lending their time and expertise. In addition to new contributors, the illustrations have also been changed from black and white to color to enhance clarity and emphasize important features. This edition has also witnessed changes in the publishing industry. The two previous editions were published by Marcel Dekker, Inc., which was subsequently acquired by Informa Healthcare, the current publisher. At Informa Healthcare, I have had the pleasure of working with many talented individuals, including Geoffrey Greenwood, Sandra Beberman, Alyssa Fried, Vanessa Sanchez, Mary Araneo, Daniel Falatko, and Joseph Stubenrauch. I am especially indebted to them for their guidance and patience. I also wish to acknowledge the contributions of my secretary, Mrs. Donna Bowen, and my summer student, Ms. Shayna Cornell, for secretarial support and Ms. Linda Shab and Mr. Thomas Bauer for my illustrations. Lastly, this book would not have been possible without the continued unwavering support of my family, Carol, Christy, and Lori, who have endured yet another edition! Leon Barnes
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