ABSTRACT

This book shows how the discipline of pathology fits into society and interfaces with science and medicine. It focuses on anatomical pathology and covers the practice of laboratory medicine in the clinical setting. The book is helpful for health professionals, especially anatomical pathologist.

part I|53 pages

Anatomical Pathology

chapter 1|7 pages

The Origin and Nature of Pathology

chapter 2|4 pages

Becoming a Pathologist

chapter 3|7 pages

Laboratory Procedures and Management

chapter 5|6 pages

The Role of Autopsy

chapter 6|6 pages

Educational Role of Pathology

chapter 7|5 pages

Pathology and Research

chapter 8|5 pages

The Age of Economic Realism

chapter 9|6 pages

Observing and Describing Disease

part II|54 pages

Part IIInjury, Inflammation and Immunity

chapter 10|5 pages

Inflammation: Historical Perspectives

chapter 11|7 pages

The Injured Cell

chapter 12|7 pages

Defences Against Infection

chapter 13|8 pages

Tissue Responses to Infection and Injury

chapter 14|10 pages

Inflammation and the Immune System

chapter 16|11 pages

Disorders of Growth and Differentiation

part III|18 pages

Blood, Tubes, Fluids and Flow

part IV|54 pages

Neoplasia

part V|34 pages

Messengers, Metabolism, Multisystem and Mechanical Disease

chapter 27|8 pages

Genetic Disorders

chapter 28|3 pages

Developmental Disorders

chapter 29|6 pages

The Endocrine System: Solid and Diffuse

chapter 32|4 pages

Mechanical Disease

chapter 33|4 pages

End Stage Disease