This book “General and Systemic Pathology” discusses about the pathology, etiology, pathogenesis, and the disease course. The chapters of this book are divided into two sections: general pathology and systemic pathology. General Pathology gives an idea about the basic pathologic mechanisms underlying diseases including cellular adaptations, inflammation, tissue repair, chronic inflammation, hemodynamic disorders, immunological disorders, neoplasia and genetics. Systemic Pathology gives an idea about the diseases and disorders of various organ systems including vascular, cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, liver and biliary tract, pancreas, kidney, male and female genital tract, bones, endocrines, skin and central nervous system. This book can serve as a source of review of general and systemic pathology for undergraduates even for postgraduates in pathology. Appendices provide various important bodies and its associated conditions, important cells in various lesions and pathognomonic structures in diseases.

Pathology is a rapidly expanding and ever changing field which forms the foundation for understanding diseases. Undergraduates can find it difficult to revise all aspects of the subject due its breadth. Exam Prepatory Manual for Undergraduates: General & Systemic Pathology provides basic pathological information in a nutshell. This book consists of 23 chapters organised into two sections; general pathology and systemic pathology. Each section gives insight into etiology, pathogenesis, pathology and the disease course. Its highly illustrated, simple format provides a perfect revision tool for undergraduate pathology examinations. Key Features * Comprehensive guide for undergraduates covers general and systemic pathology *276 text boxes beside the main text provide useful information for answering MCQs * Keywords and nearly 900 full colour images, illustrations, diagrams, flowcharts and tables provide a comprehensive and effective revision tool

About the Author

Ramadas Nayak MBBS MD Professor, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Contents

۱. Cellular Responses to Stress and Injury
۲. Acute Inflammation
۳. Wound Healing
۴. Chronic Inflammation
۵. Hemodynamic Disorders, Thromboembolism and Shock
۶. Diseases of the Immune System
۷. Neoplasia
۸. Genetic Disorders
۹. Vascular Disorders
۱۰. Heart Disorders
۱۱. Lung Disorders
۱۲. Lung Disorders
۱۳. Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
۱۴. Hepatobiliary Disorders
۱۵. Pancreatic Disorders
۱۶. Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
۱۷. Male Genital Tract Disorders
۱۸. Female Genital Tract Disorders
۱۹. Breast Disorders
۲۰. Endocrine Disorders
۲۱. Skin Disorders
۲۲. Bones and Joints Disorders
۲۳. Central Nervous System Disorders

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