基本説明
Provides an encyclopaedic diagnostic resource to assist the paediatric or general pathologist in determining the cause of foetal and infant death or abnormality.
Full Description
This comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of fetal and neonatal pathology, including complicated pregnancies, multiple pregnancies, abortion, placental pathology, and disorders affecting the full-term neonate. A consistent organization allows for quick access to specific guidance, and nearly 2,500 illustrations - 2,350 in full color - depict conditions and abnormalities as they present in practice, facilitating diagnosis. An Image Bank on CD-ROM - new to this edition - features all of the illustrations from the 2-volume set, downloadable for presentations.Offers comprehensive coverage of all common and rare embryonic, fetal, and infant disorders in one source. Correlates clinical, pathologic, and genetic findings for each systemic disease. Emphasizes the genetic and molecular basis of birth defects. Features nearly 2,500 illustrations - 2,350 in full color - which depict each abnormality or condition as they present in practice. Presents practical information on autopsy techniques and protocols.Provides the latest guidance on molecular pathology, immunohistochemistry, DNA technology, and more. Offers an expanded discussion of developmental biology related to the pathogenesis of birth defects. Features user-friendly summary tables and diagnostic flow charts, making information quick and easy to find. Includes a CD-ROM featuring all of the illustrations from the 2-volume set.
Contents
Volume 1Pare 1 Genetic and Developmental Pathology1. Mechanisms of Development and Growth: Molecular Genetics2. Causes and Pathogenesis of Birth Defects3. Abnormalities of Blastogenesis, Organogenesis, and Phenogenesis4. Pathology of Abortion: The Embryo and the Previable Fetus5. Causes of Stillbirth and Neonatal Death6. Prenatal Diagnosis7. Pathology of the Placenta8. Multiple Pregnancies and Conjoined Twins9. Disruptions:I. Teratogenic DisruptionsII. Vascular Disruptions10. Chromosomal Abnormalities11. Sudden Death in Infants:I. Sudden and Unexpected Death in InfantsII. Mechanisms of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome12. Complications of Perinatal CarePart 2 Systematic Pathology13. Perinatal, Fetal, and Embryonic Autopsy14. Infectious Diseases15. Nutritional Diseases16. Metabolic Diseases17. Cardiovascular System:I. Development of the Heart and Congenital MalformationsII. Cardiovascular Disorders18. Respiratory System19. Gastrointestinal Tract and PancreasVolume 220. Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Tract21. Renal System:I. Kidneys and Urinary TractII. Genetic Disorders and Malformation Syndromes22. Hematopoietic System:I. Bone Marrow and Peripheral BloodII. Coagulation Disorders23. Thymus, Spleen, Lymphoid, Tissues, and Immunodeficiency Disorders24. Central Nervous System:I. DevelopmentII. MalformationsIII. Fetal and Neonatal Brain DamageIV. The "At-Risk" Fetus25. Endocrine Glands26. Reproductive System27. Soft Tissue Tumors28. Skin Diseases29. Neuromuscular Diseases30. Skeletal System:I. Osteochondrodysplasias and DysostosesII. Infections31. The Eye32. Head and Neck:I. Craniofacial AbnormalitiesII. Salivary Glands33. Pediatric Forensic Pathology
