A mainstay for pathology residents, Autopsy Pathology is designed with a uniquely combined manual and atlas format that presents today’s most complete coverage of performing, interpreting, and reporting post-mortem examinations. This lasting and useful medical reference book offers a practical, step-by-step approach to discussing not only the basics of the specialty, but the performance of specialized autopsy procedures as well. This enhanced Expert Consult eBook also offers access to all of the text, figures, images, videos, forms, calculators, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedication - p. v 6. Preface - p. vi 7. Online Assets - p. vi 8. Videos - p. vi 9. Chapter 1 The Autopsy—Past and Present - p. 1 10. Chapter 2 Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues - p. 15 11. Chapter 3 Autopsy Biosafety - p. 24 12. Chapter 4 Basic Postmortem Examination - p. 33 13. Chapter 5 Postmortem Examination of Fetuses and Infants - p. 55 14. Chapter 6 Special Dissection Procedures - p. 66 15. Chapter 7 Autopsy Photography and Radiology - p. 80 16. Chapter 8 Microscopic Examination - p. 90 17. Chapter 9 Microscopic Findings - p. 108 18. Chapter 10 Supplemental Laboratory Studies - p. 132 19. Chapter 11 The Autopsy Report - p. 143 20. Chapter 12 Sudden Death Due to Natural Causes - p. 150 21. Chapter 13 Multiple Organ Dysfunction and Sepsis - p. 161 22. Chapter 14 Death Certification - p. 168 23. Chapter 15 Quality Management - p. 178 24. Chapter 16 Atlas of Gross Autopsy Pathology - p. 186 25. External Findings - p. 186 26. Pericardial, Pleural, and Peritoneal Cavities - p. 191 27. Cardiovascular System - p. 195 28. Respiratory System - p. 209 29. Gastrointestinal System - p. 223 30. Hepatobiliary System - p. 235 31. Pancreas - p. 241 32. Urinary Tract - p. 243 33. Reproductive System (Male) - p. 252 34. Reproductive System (Female) - p. 254 35. Endocrine System - p. 257 36. Lymphoreticular System - p. 261 37. Musculoskeletal System - p. 263 38. Central Nervous System - p. 269 39. Pediatric Pathology - p. 283 40. Placenta and Umbilical Cord - p. 306 41. Forensic Pathology - p. 310 42. Appendix A Description of Gross Autopsy Findings - p. 320 43. Appendix B Measures, Weights, and Assessment of Growth and Development - p. 356 44. Index - p. 382
A mainstay for pathology residents, Autopsy Pathology is designed with a uniquely combined manual and atlas format that presents today’s most complete coverage of performing, interpreting, and reporting post-mortem examinations. This lasting and useful medical reference book offers a practical, step-by-step approach to discussing not only the basics of the specialty, but the performance of specialized autopsy procedures as well. This enhanced Expert Consult eBook also offers access to all of the text, figures, images, videos, forms, calculators, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedication - p. v 6. Preface - p. vi 7. Online Assets - p. vi 8. Videos - p. vi 9. Chapter 1 The Autopsy—Past and Present - p. 1 10. Chapter 2 Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues - p. 15 11. Chapter 3 Autopsy Biosafety - p. 24 12. Chapter 4 Basic Postmortem Examination - p. 33 13. Chapter 5 Postmortem Examination of Fetuses and Infants - p. 55 14. Chapter 6 Special Dissection Procedures - p. 66 15. Chapter 7 Autopsy Photography and Radiology - p. 80 16. Chapter 8 Microscopic Examination - p. 90 17. Chapter 9 Microscopic Findings - p. 108 18. Chapter 10 Supplemental Laboratory Studies - p. 132 19. Chapter 11 The Autopsy Report - p. 143 20. Chapter 12 Sudden Death Due to Natural Causes - p. 150 21. Chapter 13 Multiple Organ Dysfunction and Sepsis - p. 161 22. Chapter 14 Death Certification - p. 168 23. Chapter 15 Quality Management - p. 178 24. Chapter 16 Atlas of Gross Autopsy Pathology - p. 186 25. External Findings - p. 186 26. Pericardial, Pleural, and Peritoneal Cavities - p. 191 27. Cardiovascular System - p. 195 28. Respiratory System - p. 209 29. Gastrointestinal System - p. 223 30. Hepatobiliary System - p. 235 31. Pancreas - p. 241 32. Urinary Tract - p. 243 33. Reproductive System (Male) - p. 252 34. Reproductive System (Female) - p. 254 35. Endocrine System - p. 257 36. Lymphoreticular System - p. 261 37. Musculoskeletal System - p. 263 38. Central Nervous System - p. 269 39. Pediatric Pathology - p. 283 40. Placenta and Umbilical Cord - p. 306 41. Forensic Pathology - p. 310 42. Appendix A Description of Gross Autopsy Findings - p. 320 43. Appendix B Measures, Weights, and Assessment of Growth and Development - p. 356 44. Index - p. 382
