Potter’s Pathology of the Fetus, Infant and Child

by Enid Gilbert-Barness AO MD FRCPA FRCPath DSci(hc) MD(hc) (Editor), Raj P. Kapur MD PhD (Editor), Luc Laurier Oligny MSc MD (Editor), Joseph R. Siebert PHD (Editor)

• • 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.
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    • 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.