This introductory text provides a solid foundation of knowledge for students in health professions. Divided into two sections, general pathology and systemic pathology, it focuses on the most common diseases, which are either frequently encountered or illustrate an important principle. Each chapter begins with a review of normal tissues and organs and follows with a discussion of the major diseases. New features in this third edition include additional Did You Know boxes, more full-color illustrations, and an expanded glossary.
1. Cell Pathology 2. Inflammation 3. Immunopathology 4. Neoplasia 5. Genetic and Developmental Disorders 6. Fluid and Hemodynamic Disorders 7. The Cardiovascular System 8. The Respiratory System 9. The Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems 10. The Gastrointestinal System 11. The Liver and Biliary System
12. The Pancreas 13. The Urinary Tract 14. The Male Reproductive System 15. The Female Reproductive System 16. The Breast 17. The Endocrine System 18. The Skin 19. Bones and Joints 20. Muscles 21. The Nervous System 22. The Eye 23. The Ear Glossary Index