This highly acclaimed textbook?written specifically for students of medicine and related health science subjects?progresses from a review of general pathology principles and disease mechanisms through detailed discussions of the pathologic entities associated with each organ system. Nearly 700 full-color photographs and pathology slides bring the content to life. The 4th Edition features extensive updates throughout to reflect the latest discoveries in cellular and molecular pathology, and offers a new web site that presents self-assessment material and illustrated clinical case studies. The smart way to study! Elsevier titles STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience.

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Medical and Dental Students

Table of Contents

Part 1: Basic Pathology

1. Introduction to Pathology
2. Characteristics
3. Classification and Incidence of Disease
4. Genetic and Environmental Causes of Disease
5. Diagnostic Pathology in Clinical Practice

Part 2: Disease Mechanisms

6. Disorders of Growth
7. Differentiation and Morphogenesis
8. Response to Cellular Injury
9. Disorders of Metabolism and Homeostasis
10. Ischaemia
11. Infarction and Shock
12. Immunology and Immunopathology
13. Inflammation
14. Carcinogenesis and Neoplasia
15. Aging and Death

Part 3: Systematic Pathology

16. Cardiovascular System
17. Respiratory Tract
18. Alimentary System
19. Liver
20. Biliary System and Exocrine Pancreas
21. Endocrine System
22. Breast
23. Female Genital Tract
24. Male Genital Tract
25. Kidneys and Urinary Tract
26. Lymph Nodes
27. Thymus and Spleen
28. Blood and Bone Marrow
29. Skin
30. Osteoarticular and Connective Tissues
31. Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems