pathology books


	Rapid Review Pathology by: Edward Goljan publisher: Mosby, published: 2004-05-01 ISBN: 0323023932 sales rank: 320672 Product Description This text offers a comprehensive yet concise review of pathology while discussing all of the relevant clinical information. The review chapters in the first section of the text are in a user-friendly outline format with high-yield information located in margin notes and clinical topics discussed within the outline and in clinical boxes. The second section of the book contains two 50-questions exams in USMLE format. A CD-ROM that accompanies the book contains a full-color art program, 500 board-style questions and answers with rationales for correct answers as well as all incorrect choices, and a quizzing function that gives scores at the end of the exams. Review I am really disappointed this book is out of print. Linda Costanzo's book was republished (and it should have been) but this one wasn't and it is disappointing that the material in this book was lost. It and the companion review book (STARS Pathology Review) are the only place in which ALL of Dr. Goljan's materials are collected in one place (well, legally, anyway). I wish I had bought 2 copies when I had the chance. This book is very different than Robbins. Robbins never covers physiology, biochemistry, clinical presentations of diseases, anatomy, pharmacology, etc. etc. Robbins just tells you about the pathology of the disease (and that's fine because it is a pathology text book). STARS Pathology, on the other hand, lets you understand the entire disease and how everything fits together. I bought this book before second year of medical school in 2002 and I have read it from cover to cover 5 or 6 times since then for classes, Step 1, clerkships, Step 2, and my internship. Anytime, I need to review a disease (and I want to UNDERSTAND IT and not just memorize it) I first look at this book. I really think this an amazing book and I wish Dr. Goljan would find someway to publish a new version of it. Dr. Goljan has a way of focusing on the HOW and the WHY that no other author or teacher seems to be able to do. Also, he has the ability to integrate things from several different subjects to talk about one disease or symptom or lab test. So memorization is cut down to a minimum and real learning takes place. Just as an example, in the 3 pages in which he covers alcoholism (in the GI chapter, I think) he covers EVERYTHING about alcoholism and he puts it all together in a way you can understand it: First, the biochemistry, the anatomy, the histology, and the normal physiology. Then he starts to explain how all of this gets screwed up by alcohol. So after reading it you are able to understand WHY and WHERE you get varices, WHY you get the symptoms of disulfiram, WHY you get fatty liver, peripheral neuropathy, and pancreatitis, WHY you precipitate Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome by giving Thiamine to a patient without first giving glucose, WHY AST is elevated over ALT, WHY GGT is elevated, etc. etc. I prefer this type of book to one that just lists symptoms and never gives you anyway to put them together. Yes, you can buy Rapid Review Pathology (also by Dr. Goljan) and it has about 80% of the information in this book and it's pretty good. But the diagrams and charts (which you will use the most to study) aren't really as good as the figures and diagrams in STARS Pathology. And some of the explanations and integrations aren't in Rapid Review. I have Rapid Review and use it also, but it just doesn't explain and integrate quite as well as this book. The book is good. Easy to comprehend and interesting to read. It has not very lenghty details and monotonus pathology features.Topics and concise and high yeild. Relevance in usmle part 1 prep is yet to be explored by me .The cd had question and answers.I thought it would contain lecture from goljan so, that was a bit disappointing.Good to have the book. I've only used the CD questions, and so this will be limited to that portion. The questions are very helpful, good clinical stories with memorably difficult questions that help keep issues in mind longterm. That said, the CD is really poorly designed, and the formatting of the exam is quite poor. If you finish taking an exam, and want to review the ones you got incorrect, it almost always has errors in which ones you got "wrong" as well as how many. There's also no memory, so you cant select questions you havent done yet, which is a problem if any section has more than 50 questions, b/c that's the max you can set the exam for....so I dont know how you're supposed to get around that. That said, the questions there are great. It's better than a pre-test version of the material, color pictures are very helpful, normally excellent explanations of issues. Would be a 4 or 5 star product (the CD) if there was some better organization of the technology
	Quick Compendium of Molecular Pathology (ASCP Quick Compendium) by: Daniel D. Mais, Mary Lowery Nordberg publisher: American Society for Clinical Pathology, published: 2008-01-01 ISBN: 0891899995 sales rank: 615588 Product Description The third in the series is the Quick Compendium of Molecular Pathology. Due to the rapid expansion of the field, this new quick compendium provides an accessible review of genetics, genetic diseases, and diagnostic molecular pathology. Practicing general pathologists will- with relatively little effort- gain an understanding of the nuts and bolts and most current practices of this burgeoning field. It is ideal for those seeking certification or preparing for recertification. Review
	Diagnostic Atlas of Renal Pathology: A Companion to Brenner and Rector's The Kidney 7E by: Agnes B. Fogo MD, Michael Kashgarian MD publisher: Saunders, published: 2005-05-17 ISBN: 1416028714 sales rank: 159267 Product Description This new atlas covers all major inflammatory, infectious, pre-neoplastic, and neoplastic diseases of the kidney. Over 600 illustrations help readers to recognize the pathologic features and clinical manifestations of both common and rare renal disorders and to formulate confident and accurate diagnoses. This resource, Diagnostic Atlas of Renal Pathology, is designed as a companion book to, "The Kidney 7th Edition" by Brenner and Rector. The newest information regarding categorizing and classification of diseases is presented and how this relates to the various morphological lesions illustrated and their clinical significance. Offers more than 600 superb illustrations-500 full color- of both surgically and percutaneously obtained renal specimens to facilitate benchside interpretation and diagnosis. Presents interpretive line drawings to help readers recognize the most significant features of various specimens. Includes focused discussions outlining key characteristic pathologic findings and prognostic, pathogenetic, and etiologic information. Reflects the newest disease classifications. Uses a consistent format to expedite reference. Provides clinical correlations to help readers complete a diagnostic report. Features cross-references to Brenner and Rector?s The Kidney 7th Edition, making it easy to locate in-depth information on any disease's clinical course and treatment. Review The chapters are very well done very acurate and the photos are very clear.This book is simply excellent and is a must in each nephrologist' library. Fogo and Kashgarian have created an excellent comprehensive atlas with a unique feature: The images and text are keyed to the major textbook of kidney diseases, Brener and Rector's The Kidney (7th ed). The images are exceptional. The IF photos are especially well done. The images of H and E's and silver stains are of highest quality and demonstrate unit lesions with simplicity and clarity. Chapters 2-6, Vascular, Tubulointerstitial, Transplant, Cystic Diseases, and Neoplasms, will be of interest to any practicing general surgical pathologist; the first chapter, Glomerular Diseases, will be of great use to renal pathology subspecialists and to residents and fellows. This is truly an atlas, with text supplementing. The references are typically a handful of key works which are seminal for the lesion in question. The format is very friendly. The artwork for the glomerulus schematics makes a traditionally difficult area very accessible to the novice. If you diagnose kidney diseases of any sort, this book will be a valuable resource .
	Atlas of Gross Pathology: With Histologic Correlation by: Alan G. Rose publisher: Cambridge University Press, published: 2008-08-25 ISBN: 0521868793 sales rank: 645835 Product Description This atlas provides a comprehensive illustration and description of a wide range and number of pathologic processes and diseases affecting all the major organs of the body. Emphasis is placed on how the anatomic structure of different organs may determine the pattern of involvement by disease processes and how such patterns may aid in the correct diagnosis of the gross pathology. In some cases, multiple illustrations of disease processes are given to show evolution of the disease. Histologic illustrations of selected gross lesions are also included where relevant. The atlas is illustrated with more than 1,200 color photomicrographs. Atlas of Gross Pathology is essential for practicing pathologists, but can also provide a solid foundation for surgeons, internists, and obstetricians/gynecologists. Review
	Diagnostic Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology by: Christopher P. Crum MD, Kenneth R. Lee MD publisher: Saunders, published: 2005-11-21 ISBN: 0721600050 sales rank: 548120 Product Description Here is today's most reliable, practical source of guidance on the diagnosis of both neoplastic and non-neoplas¬tic lesions of the female reproductive tract. This book provides all of the assistance needed to arrive at accurate diagnoses and relevant clinical prognoses through an examination of a specimen's distinct pathologic features and morphologic patterns and landmarks. More than 2,000 outstanding photographs and photomicrographs capture the distinct appearance of a full range of normal and abnormal findings. * Provides distinct diagnostic/differential diagnostic criteria for any potential obstetric/gynecologic specimen encountered in practice. * Integrates exfoliative cytology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular/genetic testing together with findings gleaned from the traditional open surgical biopsy. * Covers the cytologic features of specimens taken from the uterine cervix and corpus, and adheres to the new Bethesda classification of these lesions. * Offers more than 2,000 photographs and photomicrographs (1,500 in full color), ideal for side-by-side comparison to the specimens seen in the laboratory. Review This is an excellent resource for practicing pathologist and pathologists-in-training. The images are of excellent quality and the content is current and well presented. Overall this is a great book with high quality COLOR images and information on placental pathology. I make this comment because I found that the rival book by Blaustein does not have the same quality pictures (they are in black and white) and I don't recall much info in placental path. I would recommend this book to any pathologist wanting a good OB/GYN path reference book. Crum has some different ideas about cervical neoplasia from most folks (at least in the places I've trained and practiced), but this text, purchased as an alternative to Kurman's Blaustein book (which I've never thought was a good read), has been a really pleasant suprise!!! The coverage of ovarian neoplasia and benign endometrium are very nice. Illustrations are wonderful and numerous---there is also a CD ROM, but I just haven't used it. A bargain for what you get!!!
	Genitourinary Pathology: A Volume in Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series by: Ming Zhou MD PhD, Cristina Magi-Galluzzi MD PhD publisher: Churchill Livingstone, published: 2006-09-06 ISBN: 0443066779 sales rank: 224434 Product Description This volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series packs today's most essential genitourinary pathology know-how into a compact, high-yield format! Its pragmatic, well-organized approach, abundant full-color illustrations, and at-a-glance tables make the information you need easy to access. It covers both neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the genitourinary system.Reviews normal histology before examining abnormal findings.Covers all of the most commonly seen neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions of the genitourinary system.Uses a consistent, user-friendly format to explore each entity's clinical features · pathologic features (gross and microscopic) · ancillary studies · differential diagnoses · and prognostic and therapeutic considerations.Offers hundreds of full-color illustrations that demonstrate the key features of a wide variety of pathologic lesions.The Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series answers the call for fresh, affordable, and easy-to-use guidance. Each region-specific volume provides all of the most essential information on the pathologic entities encountered in practice. Series Editor: John R. Goldblum, MD, FACP, FASCP, FACG Review This text's tables and images are well thought out, and the chapters seems very even for a multiauthor book. I use this book more than any other on a daily basis..Maybe not exactly 5 stars, but I do wish I could give it 4.5! Great job. I really love this book and must say that its the most concise and illustrative book on genito-urinary pathology I have read. A definite recommendation for people starting their residency in pathology.
	Clinical Voice Pathology: Theory and Management by: Joseph C. Stemple, Leslie E. Glaze, Bernice Gerdeman Klaben publisher: Singular, published: 2000-02-29 ISBN: 0769300057 sales rank: 96579 Product Description The time-honored guide for graduate students anticipating or entering clinical practicum has been upgraded in this 3rd edition update. Students are given the tools to enter their practice with a thorough grounding in science and a history of diagnosis and treatment. The text covers anatomy and physiology, etiological correlates and laryngeal mechanism pathologies. Voice disorder treatment evolution traces voice disorder analysis and treatment from earliest known processes through today's advancements. Material is presented in the logical learning sequence, with knowledge bases building upon one another to impart a thorough understanding of all aspects of voice pathology. TEXTBOOK Review
	Diagnostic Surgical Pathology of the Head and Neck: Expert Consult - Online and Print (Expert Consult Title: Online + Print) by: Douglas R. Gnepp MD publisher: Saunders, published: 2009-03-31 ISBN: 1416025898 sales rank: 221102 Product Description This resource is the authoritative guide to problematic areas of the head and neck for the surgical pathologist. With particular emphasis placed on diagnostic problems and differential diagnosis in addition to coverage of more common diagnostically straightforward lesions, you'll get the most complete diagnostic picture possible. The updated second edition features new coverage and a more user-friendly layout. Expert Consult functionality allows you to access the entire contents of the book online, from any internet connection.Features the most comprehensive collection of head and neck pathology specimens in one reference for comparison with your findings.Covers rare as well as common diagnoses to help you identify even the most obscure disease entities.Provides clinicopathologic correlations throughout to give you all the information you need to formulate a complete diagnostic report.Emphasizes differential diagnosis and avoiding diagnostic pitfalls so you can overcome difficult diagnostic challenges.Covers FNA cytology, molecular genetic techniques, and immunohistochemistry to present the most compete diagnostic picture possible.Presents a brand-new chapter on specimen handling to ensure effective processing and reporting of head and neck specimens.Features more than 1700 full-color illustrations that capture the pathologic and cytopathologic appearances of the full range of common and rare neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions.Allows you to access the entire contents of the book online, from any internet connection, via Expert Consult functionality.Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued. Review
	The Nature of Disease: Pathology for the Health Professions by: Thomas H McConnell publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2006-12-01 ISBN: 0781753171 sales rank: 304220 Product Description Geared to allied health students and written in an engaging narrative style, this pathology text is an easy-to-read primer on the etiology and pathogenesis of human disease. This unique book provides a basic understanding of pathology without microscopic pathology and molecular biology details that health professions students do not need. Each chapter reviews normal anatomy and physiology, explains the development of common diseases, lists the major determinants of disease, presents clinical case studies, and includes end-of-chapter problem-solving questions. A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations and a 250-question quiz. Faculty resources include a 2,000-question test bank and PowerPoint slides with lecture notes. Review
	Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Fourth Edition by: Steven B. Karch MD FFFLM publisher: CRC, published: 2008-12-15 ISBN: 084937880X sales rank: 211787 Product Description Written for practitioners in the field, this critically acclaimed bestseller provides authoritative information focused on the investigation of drug-related deaths and practical approaches to the detection of drug abuse. Organized to provide forensic investigators and pathologists with ready access to the authoritative and comprehensive information they need, Karch?s Pathology of Drug Abuse, Fourth Edition includes? ? 171 new color photos and microphotographs ? 46 tables of comparative information ? 2,000 new references to the literature Authored by a World-Renowned Forensic Pathologist Steven B. Karch is a fellow in several forensic and toxicological societies and has served many years as consultant to both the legal community and the pharmaceutical industry in the United States and the United Kingdom. His bestselling resources can be found on the bookshelves of forensic experts and pathologists across the world. They include the classic Drug Abuse Handbook, and A Brief History of Cocaine, both in their second editions, available from CRC Press. Review

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