Fundamentals of pathology are covered here with a strong clinicopathologic orientation and integrated coverage of the impact of molecular pathology on the practice of medicine. Clinical and anatomic pathology are discussed throughout, in addition to laboratory diagnosis of specific disorders. Chapters are in sections on general pathology and diseases of organ systems. This seventh edition of the text has been edited to provide a more focused approach, and includes new diagrams and color photos. All chapters reflect the latest advances in pathology and molecular biology. Kumar is professor and chairman of the Department of Pathology at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This resource offers balanced, accurate and up-to-date coverage of the core topics in human pathology. Its clinicopathologic orientation highlights the impact of molecular pathology on the practice of medicine. And, it integrates clinical and anatomic pathology, and discusses laboratory diagnosis of specific disorders.
