Full Description
This book provides a broad overview of diagnostic pathology, integrating historical perspectives with the current practice of diagnostic pathology across various sub-fields such as surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy and forensic pathology, neuropathology and more.
Pathology: Historical and Contemporary Aspects presents contemporary issues that are crucial to the practice of pathology in the 21st century, including the development and application of key techniques and technical aspects such as immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics, as well as computer applications such as image analysis and artificial intelligence. The history of the field in the West is covered in detail, including the history and current standing of major pathology societies, in addition to a concise overview of the development of pathology in Eastern countries such as China and Japan. It details the work of some outstanding individuals who have contributed to advances in pathology, from Nobel laureates to traditionally under-represented groups such as women and minorities.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Historical Aspects of Pathology
Chapter 3 Surgical Pathology
Chapter 4 Cytopathology
Chapter 5 Autopsy/Forensics Pathology
Chapter 6 Gynecologic Pathology
Chapter 7 Breast Pathology
Chapter 8 Genitourinary Pathology
Chapter 9 Medical Kidney
Chapter 10 GI/Liver/Pancreas Pathology
Chapter 11 Lung Pathology
Chapter 12 Neuropathology
Chapter 13 Endocrine Pathology
Chapter 14 Hematopathology
Chapter 15 Microbiology-General
Chapter 16 Virology
Chapter 17 Bacteriology
Chapter 18 Fungi and Parasites
Chapter 19 Clinical Chemistry
Chapter 20 Transfusion Medicine
Chapter 21 Women in Pathology
Chapter 22 Nobel Laureates in Pathology
Chapter 23 Future Directions
Appendix i Pathology Organizations
Appendix ii The American Board of Pathology
