Textbook of Pathology (8th Revised Edition)

Description

The eighth edition of the renowned Textbook of Pathology, by Harsh Mohan, has been fully revised to provide the most up to date information on the latest developments in the field.

Divided into three sections – General Pathology, Haematopoietic and Lymphoreticular System, and Systemic Pathology – the new edition covers numerous diseases, their causes, mechanisms, pathophysiology, classification, morphology, and clinical aspects.

Each topic concludes with a summary of key points and features photographs, diagrams and tables. Each chapter features review questions and many include a clinical case related to the topic.

Three appendices conclude the book covering basic diagnostic cytopathology, answers and discussion on the clinical cases, and normal values.

The textbook is accompanied by a free book ‘Pathology Quick Review’ which features MCQs with answers and explanations.

Key Features

• Fully revised, new edition of renowned Textbook of Pathology
• Features clinical cases and questions and answers to assist revision
• Includes free book of MCQs for quick review
• Previous edition (9789351523697) published in 2014

Table of Contents

1. SECTION I General Pathology
   1. Chapter 1 History and Evolution of Modern Pathology
   2. Chapter 2 Molecular Cell Biology in Health and in Ageing
   3. Chapter 3 Cellular Adaptations and Cell Injury
   4. Chapter 4 Inflammation and Repair
   5. Chapter 5 Immunopathology Including Amyloidosis
   6. Chapter 6 Derangements of Homeostasis and Haemodynamics
   7. Chapter 7 Neoplasia
   8. Chapter 8 Infectious Diseases
   9. Chapter 9 Environmental and Nutritional Diseases
   10. Chapter 10 Genetic and Paediatric Diseases
2. SECTION II Haematopoietic and Lymphoreticular System
   1. Chapter 11 Introduction to Haematopoietic System and Disorders of Erythroid Series
   2. Chapter 12 Haemostatic System, Bleeding Disorders and Transfusion Biology
   3. Chapter 13 White Blood Cells-Proliferations and Myeloid Neoplasms
   4. Chapter 14 Diseases of Lymphoid Cells of Blood and Lymphoreticular Organs
3. SECTION III Systemic Pathology
   1. Chapter 15 Blood Vessels and Lymphatics
   2. Chapter 16 The Heart
   3. Chapter 17 The Respiratory System
   4. Chapter 18 The Eye, ENT and Neck
   5. Chapter 19 The Oral Cavity and Salivary Glands
   6. Chapter 20 The Gastrointestinal Tract
   7. Chapter 21 The Liver, Biliary Tract and Exocrine Pancreas
   8. Chapter 22 The Kidney and Lower Urinary Tract
   9. Chapter 23 The Male Reproductive System and Prostate
   10. Chapter 24 The Female Genital Tract
   11. Chapter 25 The Breast
   12. Chapter 26 The Skin
   13. Chapter 27 The Endocrine System
   14. Chapter 28 The Musculoskeletal System
   15. Chapter 29 Soft Tissue Tumours
   16. Chapter 30 The Nervous System
   17. Appendices
   18. Appendix I Basic Diagnostic Cytopathology
   19. Appendix II Answers and Discussion of Clinical Cases: Bridging Pathology With Medicine
   20. Appendix III Normal Values
   21. Index
   22. List of Clinical Cases

Author Biography

Harsh Mohan MD FAMS FICPath FUICC

Former Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, Former Dean, Former Medical Superintendent, Government Medical College, Chandigarh, India; Editor-in-Chief, Indian Journal of Pathologists and Microbiologists; President, Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists