Basic Pathology Fourth Edition
An introduction to the mechanisms of disease
Sunil R Lakhani, Susan A Dilly, Caroline J Finlayson
This new edition of Basic Pathology is a straightforward introduction to pathology and the mechanisms of disease. In entertaining and enjoyable style it puts pathology into its historical, scientific and clinical context for medical, dental and nursing students and other health professionals. The emphasis is on highlighting key mechanisms and their interplay in producing symptoms, signs and disease.
Basic Pathology has been brought fully up-to-date in this new edition. With new cartoons to illustrate key points memorably, the book also retains the much-praised clinical scenarios, historical anecdotes and biographies, and key facts boxes.
Key features:
- Explains pathology in an accessible way with supporting cartoons and case studies
- Structured around four key themes: What is a Disease, Defence Against Disease, Circulatory Disorders, and Disorders of Cell Growth
- Includes 'key facts' and 'dictionary boxes' to aid learning
- Full-colour throughout, with high-quality pathology and microscopy images
New to this edition:
- Coverage of recent advances in immunology, genetics and neoplasia
- Stronger emphasis on radiology, especially concentrating on pathological and radiological correlations
- Many new illustrations
- Information on the latest special techniques
