Description

From conception to adolescence, the field of pediatric pathology is unique in both pathogenesis and histogenesis. Stocker and Dehner's Pediatric Pathology, 6th Edition, edited by Drs. Aliya N. Husain, Mai He, and Louis P. Dehner, provides encyclopedic yet practical coverage of this complex subspecialty, detailing all major aspects of the pathologic anatomy of childhood disorders ranging from chromosomal syndromes and infections to forensic pathology. It provides the up-to-date, in-depth, richly illustrated guidance you need to confidently evaluate and dependably report your findings.

Focuses on key pathologic findings as well as the latest molecular genetic tools and the role that these findings play in pathologic diagnosis
Provides authoritative answers on everything from diagnosing chromosomal abnormalities, congenital anomalies and malformation syndromes, inborn errors of metabolism, and congenital and acquired systemic infectious diseases to evaluating the pathologies of each organ system and pediatric tumors with the latest in staging and risk assessment
Shares the knowledge and expertise of new co-editor Dr. Mai He, who heads the new chapter on Pathology Informatics and Digital Pathology; new contributors also bring a fresh perspective to content on autopsy, cardiovascular, infectious disease, congenital anomalies, eye, placenta, and more
Offers quick access to essential data with 50 appendices containing multiple charts and tables in the areas of Growth and Development, Organ Weights and Body Measurements, and Placenta
Features an intuitive organization by disease classification and organ system, highlighted by more than 2,000 gross and microscopic images, including 1,800 in full color