Basic Pathology, 2Ed
An Introduction to the Mechanisms of Disease
2nd Edition
Published on 29. May 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-340-67787-2 (ISBN)
Description
As an introduction to pathology, this lively text provides an excellent grounding and will appeal to all medical students who need to have a clear understanding of the biological mechanisms studied in this area. The authors take a strong clinical approach to the study of basic pathology in line with the integrated approach of the medical curriculum.
Written in a user-friendly style the new edition includes new sections on haematology and microbiology, and is illustrated in colour with cartoons to highlight points of interest. Key point and revision boxes act as aide memoires.
Written in a user-friendly style the new edition includes new sections on haematology and microbiology, and is illustrated in colour with cartoons to highlight points of interest. Key point and revision boxes act as aide memoires.
Reviews / Votes
...simplicity is the book's greatest attribute...provides only the important points in a readily readable and understandable manner...achieves exactly what it set out to do - providing an informative, readable and easy to understand introduction to the study of pathology...suitable for those wanting to get the upper hand before starting a pathology course, or anyone who finds the subject difficultSecond Opinion
Simplicity is the book's greatest attribute...provides only the important points in a readily readable and understandable manner...achieves exactly what it sets out to do - providing an informativem readable and easy to understand introduction to the study of pathology
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More details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
51 b/w illus & 222 col illus
ISBN-13
978-0-340-67787-2 (9780340677872)
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New editions
Susan Dilly | Sunil Lakhani | Caroline Finlayson
Basic Pathology 3rd Edition
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10/2003
3rd Edition
Hodder Arnold
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Previous edition
Sunil R. Lakhani | etc. | Susan A. Dilly
Basic Pathology
An Introduction to the Mechanisms of Disease
Book
11/1993
Hodder Arnold
€38.56
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Content
Part 1 Inflammation, Healing and Repair
Acute inflammation
The immune system
Infections
Chronic and granulomatous inflammation
Healing and repair
Part 2 Circulatory Disorders
Vascular occlusion and thrombosis
Embolism and disseminated intravascular coagulation
Anaemia
Atherosclerosis
Myocardial infarction, aneurysms and hypertension
Part 3 Cell And Tissue Damage
Cell damage and cell death
Apoptosis
Amyloid
Haemochromatosis
Part 4 Cell Growth and its Disorders
Benign growth disorders
Malignant neoplasms
What causes cancer?
Molecular genetics of cancer
Behaviour of tumours
Clinical effects of tumours
Part 5 Genes and Disease
What are the risks of having an abnormal baby?
How soon can any abnormality be detected?
Common genetic disorders and their aetiology
Can genes change after birth?
Recombinant DNA technology and therapeutics.
Acute inflammation
The immune system
Infections
Chronic and granulomatous inflammation
Healing and repair
Part 2 Circulatory Disorders
Vascular occlusion and thrombosis
Embolism and disseminated intravascular coagulation
Anaemia
Atherosclerosis
Myocardial infarction, aneurysms and hypertension
Part 3 Cell And Tissue Damage
Cell damage and cell death
Apoptosis
Amyloid
Haemochromatosis
Part 4 Cell Growth and its Disorders
Benign growth disorders
Malignant neoplasms
What causes cancer?
Molecular genetics of cancer
Behaviour of tumours
Clinical effects of tumours
Part 5 Genes and Disease
What are the risks of having an abnormal baby?
How soon can any abnormality be detected?
Common genetic disorders and their aetiology
Can genes change after birth?
Recombinant DNA technology and therapeutics.