Ivan Damjanov Boeken

Basic concepts, disease processes and pathological entities are presented in this colour atlas of histopathology. Colour photographs and schematic drawings accompany the text.

This completely new textbook takes an integrative, problem-based approach to pathophysiology, creating an effective bridge from basic science to clinical practice. Preeminent pathology practitioner, author, and instructor Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD skillfully provides you with the rich understanding of disease mechanisms you need to succeed on the USMLE and beyond. Clinical vignettes in each chapter, presented in a problem-based format, demonstrate the practical relevance of pathophysiology principles, and hundreds of full-color diagrams clarify even the most difficult concepts. Plus, full-text online access via Student Consult further enhances learning and study. The result is a comprehensive yet succinct source that is ideal for today's medical students.

This book contains over 2,000 incisive questions that will help students test their knowledge and pinpoint areas for further study. This comprehensive text provides a close review of both general and systemic pathology, as well as cover key differences between normal and abnormal states and a variety of disease processes. An excellent preparatory tool for the USMLE and FLEX it, also includes a self-test with color gross photographs and micrographs like those found on standardized exams, questions pertaining to graphs to help students interpret visual data and helpful lists of mosts which include information such as tumors that most often metastasize to the bones and most common cause of osteoporosis.