Book Description

Pathology Case Reports: Beyond the Pearls is a case-based reference that covers the key material essential for USMLE and exam preparation. Focusing on the practical information you need to know, it teaches how to analyze a clinical vignette, sharpening your clinical decision-making skills and helping you formulate an evidence-based approach to realistic patient scenarios. - Covers core, high-yield content in a practical, concise, easy-to-read manner. - Features case scenarios, clinical pearls, tables, imaging, microscopic and gross illustrations, as well as Beyond the Pearls tips and secrets (all evidence-based with references) that provide deep coverage of core material. - Teaches how to learn with a patient-focused, clinical approach, including a thorough discussion of the underlying pathology for every case. - Includes questions throughout the case that put you in the physician's place and demonstrate the decision making that is needed both in the hospital and on exams. - Cases have been carefully chosen and cover scenarios and questions frequently encountered on the USMLE, shelf exams, and clinical practice, integrating both basic science and clinical pearls. - Written and edited by experienced teachers and clinicians; each case has been reviewed by board certified attending/practicing physicians. - Case Reports: Beyond the Pearls titles are ideal for all medical students, especially those in case-based, problem-based, or integrated courses, and during clinical rotations.