Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology (Hardback)

Beskrivelser af Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology

Forlagets beskrivelse

A guide to the performance of pediatric autopsies and the recognition and interpretation of their pathologic findings. It covers the developmental disorders such as hydrops, chromosomal defects, and congenital abnormalities, metabolic disorders, and reviews the organ systems. It addresses topics such as sudden infant death, cytogenetics, and more. 966 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations

Bibliotekernes beskrivelse

A comprehensive reference guide to the successful performance of pediatric autopsies and to the optimal recognition and interpretation of their pathologic findings. The authors cover such major developmental disorders as hydrops, chromosomal defects, and congenital abnormalities, metabolic disorders, and review the major organ systems. Additional chapters address sudden infant death, cytogenetics, the medical and forensic autopsy, special procedures, cultures and infection control, and biological hazards at the autopsy. Numerous standard reference tables, copious illustrations and drawings, and an appendix at the end of each chapter provide a wealth of practical information and bibliographic citations.