Pathology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition

Pathology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition

Descripcion del producto

ISBN Number 9780323654128
Main Author By Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD, Anamarija Morovic Perry, MD and Kyle Perry, MD
Copyright Year 2022
Edition Number 6
Format Book
Trim 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8)
Imprint Saunders
Page Count 544
Publication Date 30 Jun 2021
Stock Status IN STOCK

Book Description


Pathology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is the best resource for clear, concise, and clinically relevant information on general pathology. Praised for its stunning collection of pathology images, this engaging, easy-to-understand text covers the most frequently encountered diseases that you need to know to succeed in today?s healthcare environment.


New to this edition
  • NEW! Streamlined content
  • is more accessible and easier to read.
  • UPDATED! Did You Know? boxes showcase interesting clinical and public health data.
  • UPDATED! More than 500 high-quality, full-color images visually reinforce your understanding of disease conditions and general pathology principles.

Key Features
  • UNIQUE! 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.
  • Clear, non-technical writing style makes complex concepts more engaging and easier to understand.
  • Learning objectives and review questions help you identify the most important concepts and test your understanding of essential principles.
  • Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and bolded at first mention.
  • Comprehensive glossary provides easy access to definitions of terms.

Author Information
By Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA; Anamarija Morovic Perry, MD and Kyle Perry, MD

Book Contents


?Cell Pathology

2. Inflammation

3. Immunopathology

4. Neoplasia

5. Genetic and Developmental Disorders

6. Fluid and Hemodynamic Disorders

7. The Cardiovascular System

8. The Respiratory System

9. The Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems

10. The Gastrointestinal System

11. The Liver and Biliary System

12. The Pancreas

13. The Urinary Tract

14. The Male Reproductive System

15. The Female Reproductive System

16. The Breast

17. The Endocrine System

18. The Skin

19. Bones and Joints

20. Muscles and Peripheral Nerves

21. The Nervous System

22. The Eye

23. The Ear

Glossary