Download Handbook of Pathology For Post Graduate Students PDF

Pathology is the key to the understanding of mechanistic basis of disease and is now being unravelled in a breath taking pace. It is our proud privilege to bring forth this book titled Handbook of Pathology for Postgraduate Students, which is a collection of topics from the very popular programme of the Department SPARRC “Sri Ramachandra Pathology Annual Rapid Review Course”. It is a quick review book which is a concise compilation of essential topics for Postgraduates in Pathology. The initial chapters in the book highlight the histologic characterstics of lesions from each organ system, which is a contribution by faculty of Pathology and invited experts. All the photomicrographs are from the case files of Department of Pathology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute and cases shared by our invited experts .We are indebted to our patients for the learning material. Hematology and Cytology cases are also discussed with bulleted learning points. Other essential areas include transfusion medicine, quality control and automation in pathology. Important points from common topics such as immunohistochemistry, autopsy, special stains and pedagogy are presented in a simplified manner. We have also included basics of current topics in pathology such as flow cytometry, molecular pathology, karyotyping, FISH, tissue banking and culture techniques. Some of the “must knows” in pathology has been summarized under the heading, Pearls in Pathology. Simple flow charts showing the approach to lesions are displayed along with useful tips for practical examination. This Handbook comprises collection of topics discussed, based on standard reference material.