Fundamentals of Pathology


Book Description

This work is intended as a review for students during their preclinical years and while preparing for examinations, such as the USMLE [TM]. To this effect, the organization of this book follows that of most primary texts in the field and parallels the syllabus used in pathophysiology courses in medical schools throughout the United States.




Fundamentals of Pathology of Skin


Book Description

This book, now seeing its fourth edition, has been appreciated as the book in dermatopathology for residents in India. It has, in the past, received acclaim for its simplicity, clarity and brevity. This edition takes these basic concepts of the book further. All the original features of the book such as readable presentation of content, clinical correlation, flow charts, text boxes and tables of comparison are retained. The book is now being published in colour and several new features have been added. the book will continue to serve as a ready reckoner for students as well as for the practising dermatologists and pathologists.




Fundamentals of Pathology of Skin


Book Description

This is the new edition of a successful text book popular on both dermatology and pathology courses. This third edition has retained the reader friendly format of previous versions - schematic diagrams, tables, decision trees, algorithms for diagnostic dilemmas, summary of findings and clues for easy diagnosis continue to feature predominately in the book. There are now 70 colour plates to refer to, with better definition. It contains the basic structure and format as before; - each entity is succinctly described with important clinical features and adjunct studies. Even biopsy technique, pitfalls and limitations on histologic interpretation are all addressed. Previous Review "It is essential for dermatologists in training and a valuable aid to dermatologists and pathologists" Prof Amal Kurban, Dep tof Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, USA "There can be little doubt that Dr. Mysore's postgraduate students will enjoy using this book, in its convenient and pocketable lecture notes style." Bulletin of Royal College of Pathologists




Fundamentals of Renal Pathology


Book Description

Written by a team of world renowned renal pathologists, this book provides a compact and up-to-date resource. Beginning with the basic concepts and methods in renal pathology, the text covers renal anatomy, including gross and miscroscopic appearance and pathogenic mechanisms in renal diseases. Emphasizing clinical pathological correlation and differential diagnosis, the handbook discusses glomerular disease, systemic diseases, vascular diseases, rejection and much more. 107 photographs (84 in color).




Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology


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This book provides in-depth information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evaluate domestic mammals, including what assays measure, sample or assay conditions that affect results, and what results indicate about the physiologic or pathologic state of a patient. Whenever possible, diseases and conditions are grouped by common mechanisms or processes to promote a conceptual understanding of laboratory data that can be generally applied across many species. New to the second edition are additional disorders, diagnostic tests, illustrations, images, references, and pathophysiologic explanations. This text has proven valuable to students and veterinarians wanting a fundamental understanding of veterinary clinical pathology.




Fundamentals of Toxicologic Pathology


Book Description

Toxicologic pathology integrates toxicology and the disciplines within it (such as biochemistry, pharmacodynamics and risk assessment) to pathology and its related disciplines (such as physiology, microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology). Fundamentals of Toxicologic Pathology Second Edition updates the information presented in the first edition, including five entirely new chapters addressing basic concepts in toxicologic pathology, along with color photomicrographs that show examples of specific toxicant-induced diseases in animals. The current edition also includes comparative information that will prove a valuable resource to practitioners, including diagnostic pathologists and toxicologists. - 25% brand new information, fully revised throughout - New chapters: Veterinary Diagnostic Toxicologic Pathology; Clinical Pathology; Nomenclature: Terminology for Morphologic Alterations; Techniques in Toxicologic Pathology - New color photomicrographs detailing specific toxicant-induced diseases in animals - Mechanistic information integrated from both toxicology and pathology discussing basic mechanisms of toxic injury and morphologic expression at the subcellular, cellular, and tissue levels




Fundamentals of Surgical Pathology


Book Description

This clear and concise reference book on surgical pathology is written for the pathologist who needs a well structured guide on specimen procedure and covers protocol for reporting results. It includes images of gross and microscopic pathology with correlating appearance of normal morphology and new sections providing points of differentiation between lesions with similar microscopic morphology. A section dedicated to Synoptic Histopathology Reporting and Minimum Data Sets outlines the responsibilities of a reporting pathologist in conveying to the clinician all relevant data for patient management.




FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT PATHOLOGY


Book Description

This book is based on the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, for the first and second year undergraduate students of plant pathology in State Agricultural and Horticultural Universities and hence, is of special importance to these students. The text, conveniently divided into 13 chapters, deals with fundamental aspects of plant pathology viz., scope and objectives, importance of plant diseases, history and development of plant pathology, theory of plant diseases, causes of plant diseases (biotic, abiotic and plant viruses with representative examples) symptoms, general characteristics of plant pathogens, classification of phytopathogens, growth and reproduction of plant pathogens including replication of plant viruses, liberation or dispersal of plant pathogens, their survival and types of parasitism and variability in plant pathogens. At the end of each chapter, important questions have been provided for the benefit of the students. Diagrams, convincing tables and suitable graphs/illustrations are furnished at appropriate places. A complete bibliography and apt subject index are appended at the end. Besides undergraduate students, this book will also serve as a basic guide to meet the requirement of teachers/researchers in plant pathology and related fields.




Breast Pathology E-Book


Book Description

Breast Pathology, a title in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series, provides all of the most essential information on the pathological entities encountered in practice in an easy-to-use format. Drs. Frances P. O'Malley, Sarah E. Pinder, and Anna Marie Mulligan provide unparalleled expert guidance for the study and diagnosis of a broad spectrum of breast lesions as well as the broad range of appearances of normal breast tissue. The consistent, practical format with a wealth of illustrations, at-a-glance boxes, and tables, make this title ideal for quick reference for both novices and experienced breast pathologists. Reference key information quickly and easily with a consistent, user-friendly format and at-a-glance boxes and tables throughout the text. Examine all aspects of a pathologic entity, including clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), ancillary studies, differential diagnosis, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations. Catch all the nuances of how pathological lesions present through over 400 full-color illustrations. Practice with confidence and overcome your toughest challenges with advice from the top minds in breast pathology. Apply the latest molecular diagnostic techniques to recognize newly identified classifications in breast disease. Get more of the information you need from new and expanded chapters covering a broad range of diseases and topics including fine needle aspiration cytology and the physical handling of core biopsy specimens; handling and evaluation of sentinel lymph nodes; diseases of the male breast; and state-of-the-art coverage of molecular advances in malignant breast disease. Prepare for the future of breast pathology with a new chapter dedicated to gene profiling and stem cell diagnostic techniques.




Fundamentals of Renal Pathology


Book Description

Fundamentals of Renal Pathology is a compact and up-to-date resource on the basics of renal pathology that will be of particular value for residents and fellows in training in renal pathology, general pathology, and nephrology, but will also serve as a handy reference for the more experienced. This second, revised and updated edition of the book offers an integrated approach based on contributions from established experts in the field. Key diseases are discussed within the context of clinical presentations, with the emphasis on clinicopathological correlation and differential diagnosis. Topics discussed include glomerular diseases with nephrotic or nephritic syndrome presentations; systemic and vascular diseases affecting the kidney, including diseases affecting the renal transplant; tubulointerstitial diseases; and plasma cell dyscrasias and associated diseases. Well-chosen color illustrations and electron micrographs enhance and complement the text.




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