Main description:

Synopsis of Pathology provides a concise overview of pathology for medical trainees. Divided into two sections, general pathology and systemic pathology, the first chapters discuss topics such as cell injury and death, tissue repair and regeneration, immune system diseases, genetic and paediatric diseases and nutritional diseases.

The section on systemic pathology describes pathology of specific regions of the anatomy, including heart, liver, pancreas, endocrine system, skin and nervous system.

Presented in a quick reference, easy to follow format, this resource includes numerous tables, text boxes, flow charts and illustrations to highlight key points and enhance learning.

50 clinical essay questions are included, as well as clinical pathology notes on diagnosis, key topics and laboratory values, and an extensive bibliography.

Key points

Concise overview of pathology for medical trainees
Covers general and systemic pathology, with in depth discussion on different anatomical organs
Quick reference format with numerous tables, text boxes, flow charts and illustrations
Includes 50 clinical essay questions, notes on diagnosis, key topics and laboratory values

Contents:

General Pathology

Cell Injury, Cell Death and Adaptations
Acute and Chronic Inflammation
Tissue Repair, Regeneration, Healing and Fibrosis
Hemodynamic Disorders, Thrombosis and Shock
Diseases of Immune System
Neoplasia
Genetic and Pediatric Diseases
Environmental and Nutritional Diseases
General Pathology of Infectious Diseases

Systemic Pathology

Blood Vessels
Heart
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems
Lungs
Kidney and its Collecting System
Oral Cavity and GIT
Liver, Gallbladder and Biliary Tract
Pancreas
Male Genital System
Female Genital System and Breast
Endocrine System
Musculoskeletal System
Skin
Nervous System

Essays
Diagnosis
Most Important Topics
Important Laboratory Values
Bibliography