Pathology: Textbooks

Provides a broad overview of the most common and important human diseases. Addresses the aspects of disease epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment that are essential to clinical practice.

Covers a full range of pathology topics - everything from cellular adaptations and injury to genetic disorders to inflammation to diseases of immunity.

Reviews the basics of pathophysiology including an overview of the cell and its components, cell division, degeneration and aging, homeostasis, disease and illness.

Provides an explanation of the structural and functional changes associated with disease, the clinical manifestations of disease, and how to determine treatment.

Each major disease is presented in a standardized format called DEPPiCT (Disease description, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Pathology, Clinical features, and a short discussion on Therapy or prognosis), providing a valid and useful didactic approach to study and clinical practice.

Updated to reflect the most recent developments in diagnostic techniques, disorders, and treatment.

Presentation of diseases includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment. Includes more than 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs to make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology, as well as alterations of function.

Offers concise yet complete coverage of how the body works to help you establish the scientific foundation essential to success in your career.