General and systematic pathology / edited by J.C.E. Underwood, S.S. Cross ; illustrations and chapter icons by Robert Britton.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to pathology / J.C.E. Underwood -- Characteristics, classification, and incidence of disease / J.C.E. Underwood -- Genetic, environmental, and infectious causes of disease / J.C.E. Underwood -- Diagnostic pathology in clinical practice / S.S. Cross -- Disorders of growth, differentiation, and morphogenesis / J.P. Bury -- Response to cellular injury / J.R. Goepel -- Disorders of metabolism and homeostasis / J.C.E. Underwood -- Ischaemia, infarction, and shock / S.S. Cross -- Immunology and immunopathology / M.R. Haeney -- Inflammation / T.J. Stephenson -- Carcinogenesis and neoplasia / J.C.E. Underwood -- Ageing and death / J.C.E. Underwood -- Cardiovascular system / P.J. Gallagher, A.C. van der Wal -- Respiratory tract / W.A.H. Wallace -- Alimentary system / M.F. Dixon -- Liver, biliary system, and exocrine pancreas / J.C.E. Underwood -- Endocrine system / T.J. Stephenson -- Breast / R.A. Walker -- Female genital tract / M. Wells -- Urinary and male genital tracts / J.R. Goepel -- Kidney diseases / J.R. Shortland -- Lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen / K.A. MacLennan -- Blood and bone marrow / D.J. Culligan, H.G. Watson -- Skin / D.N. Slater -- Osteoarticular and connective tissues / D.E. Hughes -- Central and peripheral nervous systems / J.W. Ironside.

This book progresses from a review of general pathology principles and disease mechanisms through detailed discussions of the pathologic entities associated with each organ system. Nearly 700 full-color photographs and pathology slides bring the content to life. The fifth edition features extensive updates throughout to reflect the latest discoveries in cellular and molecular pathology, and offers a web site that presents self-assessment material and illustrated clinical case studies. Each organ system chapter begins with a brief review of normal structure and function, emphasizing aspects that are important to an understanding of the subsequently discussed disease processes. Offers a superb collection of clinical photographs, histopathology images, and graphics, approximately 700 in all, that richly depict the appearance of both healthy and diseased tissues. Structure of chapters revised to make the book much easier to use during courses that are problem- or case-based. Expanded International Advisory Board.