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Robbins and Kumar Basic Pathology: First South Asia Edition,

Edition 1

Editors: By Vinay Kumar, MBBS, MD, FRCPath, Abul K. Abbas, MBBS and Jon C. Aster, MD, PhD

Publication Date: 23 Jun 2017

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Part of the trusted Robbins and Cotran family, Robbins Basic Pathology provides a readable, well-illustrated and concise overview of the principles of human pathology that's ideal for today's busy students. This thoroughly revised edition continues with a strong emphasis on pathogenesis and the clinical features of disease, adding new artwork and more schematic diagrams to further aid in summarizing key pathologic processes and expand the already impressive illustration program.

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Excellent art program boasts high-quality photomicrographs, gross photos, and radiologic images to supplement the world-class illustrations.

Bulleted summary boxes provide quick access to key information and easy review of key concepts.

Highlights pathogenesis, morphology, and pathophysiologic content throughout.

About the author

By Vinay Kumar, MBBS, MD, FRCPath, Professor and Chairman, Department of Pathology, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Abul K. Abbas, MBBS, Emeritus Professor, Department of Pathology, University of California San Francisco, USA; Jon C. Aster, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Chapter 1. The Cell as a Unit of Health and Disease

Chapter 2 . Cell Injury, Cell Death, and Adaptations

Chapter 3. Inflammation and Repair

Chapter 4. Hemodynamic Disorders, Thromboembolism, and Shock

Chapter 5 . Diseases of the Immune System

Chapter 6 . Neoplasia

Chapter 7. Genetic and Pediatric Diseases

Chapter 8. Environmental and Nutritional Diseases

Chapter 9. General Pathology of Infectious Diseases

Chapter 10. Blood Vessels

Chapter 11. Heart

Chapter 12. Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems