Diagnostic Pathology: Kidney Diseases E-Book

Diagnostic Pathology: Kidney Diseases E-Book

<p>Part of the highly regarded <i>Diagnostic Pathology</i> series, this updated volume is a <b>visually stunning, easy-to-use reference </b>covering all aspects of common and rare renal diseases and their variants. Outstanding images—including gross and microscopic pathology, a wide range of stains, and detailed medical illustrations—make this <b>an invaluable diagnostic aid</b> for every practicing pathologist, resident, or fellow. Written by leading pathologists, this second edition presents an <b>up-to-date</b>, <b>concise presentation</b> of major pathological, clinical, pathophysiological, and genetic information for <b>over 240 diagnoses</b>. </p><ul><b><li>High-quality, carefully annotated images</b> highlight critical information, including difficult issues of grading and staging and diagnostic dilemmas not covered in depth in other texts</li><b> <p><li>Time-saving reference features</b> include bulleted text, a variety of test data tables, key facts in each chapter, annotated images, and an extensive index</li> </ul><ul><b><li>Thoroughly updated content throughout</b> with a particular emphasis on practical information that directly assists in making and supporting a diagnosis </li><b> <p><li>Over 25 new chapters </b>with information on <b>major advances</b> in nephropathology/nephrology that have occurred since the first edition, especially in the classification of MPGN/complement-related diseases, lupus nephritis, transplant pathology, and newly recognized immunologic and genetic diseases such as ciliopathies, tubulointerstitial nephritis, and glomerulopathies </li> </ul>