Immunofluorescence is a key diagnostic tool in dermatopathology, and essential
in the diagnosis of connective tissue diseases, vasculitis and other cutaneous
disorders. The need to interpret the results of immunofluorescence testing, and
correlate these with histopathological results, is a key skill required not just
of dermatopathologists but also, increasingly, of dermatologists who either read
the slides themselves or use a pathology lab or academic referral centre.
Handbook of Direct Immunofluorescence covers not only day-today findings but
also less common patterns and rarities, and gives information on important
diagnostic pitfalls. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific disease and is
introduced by concise text that describes the clinical