Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology (eBook)

David W. Day is the author of Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. Jeremy R. Jass is the author of Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. Ashley B. Price is the author of Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. Neal A. Shepherd is the author of Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. James M. Sloan is the author of Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. Nicholas J. Talbot is the author of Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. Geraint T. Williams is the author of Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology, 4th Edition, published by Wiley. Bryan F. Warren is the author of Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.

Contributors;.

Foreword;.

Preface to Fourth Edition;.

Prefaceto First Edition;.

Section 1: Examination and Reporting:.

Reception, examination and reporting procedures;.

Special Investigations;.

The autopsy.

Section 2: Oesophagus:.

Normal oesophagus;.

Normal embryology and foetal development; developmentalabnormalities;.

Neuromuscular disorders;.

Oesophagitis;.

Tumours and tumour-like lesions of the oesophagus; Miscellaneousconditions.

Section 3: Stomach:.

Normal stomach;.

Normal embryology and foetal development; developmentalabnormalities;.

Gastritis; Peptic ulceration (including duodenal ulceration);Epithelial neoplasms;.

Non-epithelial neoplasms;.

Tumour-like lesions;.

Miscellaneous conditions.

Section 4: Small Intestine:.

Normal small intestine;.

Normal embryology and foetal development; developmentalabnormalities;.

Neuromuscular and mechanical disorders;.

Inflammatory disorders;.

Malnutrition, maldigestion and malabsorption;.

Vascular disorders;.

Epithelial tumours;.

Non-epithelial tumours;.

Tumour-like lesions;.

Miscellaneous conditions.

Section 5: Appendix:.

Normal appendix;.

Normal embryology and foetal development; developmentalabnormalities;.

Inflammatory disorders;.

Tumours and tumour-like lesions of the appendix Miscellaneousconditions.

Section 6: Large Intestine:.

Normal large intestine;.

Normal embryology and foetal development; developmentalabnormalities;.

neuromuscular and mechanical disorders.

Inflammatory disorders;.

Vascular disorders;.

Epithelial tumours and polyps;.

Non-epithelial tumours;.

Tumour-like lesions;.

Miscellaneous conditions.

Section 7: Anal Region:.

Normal anal region;.

Inflammatory disorders;.

Tumour and tumour-like lesions of the anorectal region;.

Miscellaneous conditions of the anal region;.

Index;

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Digestive and Liver Disease, June 2006

'The book is well written and meticulously referenced. There aregood photgraphs of macroscopic and microscopic pathology ... If youare a general pathologist, get this book.'
acp News, Spring 2006

'This book is factual, up to date and easy to read. There aremany well chosen black and white photomicrographs. Most are ofacceptable print quality....This book has been a valuable text andreference book for many practicing pathologists and despite anumber of recently published books on gastrointestinal pathology itwill remain a popular choice amongst pathologists.'
Pathology (on 3rd edition)

'The book is beautifully produced. High quality photomicrographsand numerous macroscopic photographs complement the text whichreads easily....The authors concentrate on difficult aspects ofhistopathology, express an opinion - even on controversial topics -and give guidance to the practicing pathologist. The approach andthe associated information contained in the book on management andprognosis should assist the pathologist to play a properconsultative role.'
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (on 3rdedition)