Neoplastic mimics or "pseudotumors" can simulate neoplasms on all levels of
analysis-clinical, radiologic, and pathologic-and thus represent particular
diagnostic pitfalls for the pathologist that can ultimately lead to therapeutic
misdirection. Hundreds of color images and analysis of diagnostic mimics guide
the pathologist through recognizing and distinguishing the unusual variants,
morphologic anomalies, and misleading features that may easily lead to an
inaccurate interpretation and missed diagnosis. Since many of the entities
described are uncommon, "Neoplastic Mimics in Thoracic and Cardiovascular
Pathology" emphasizes imaging and clinical correlations throughout to support
the pathologist as consultant to the entire diagnostic and clinical management
team. Every pathologist who sees skin cases will find