Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology

Pathologists have long recognized that pediatric autopsy requires great care in technique and dissection to ensure that easily overlooked malformations are recognized and accurate diagnoses are made. The highly experienced authors have created a new edition of __Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology__, a comprehensive reference guide to the actual performance of the pediatric autopsy and the optimal recognition and interpretation of pathologic findings. The __Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology, Second Edition__ covers the spectrum of pediatric pathology with particular reference to those conditions that can be identified at autopsy. New and updated material includes microbiological studies, particularly with the advent of newly described micro-organisms causing disease. The volume also addresses new developments in metabolic diseases, new techniques of ultrasound imaging, and specialized laboratory testing. Furthermore, the book provides a wealth of practical information and bibliographic citations throughout, new copious illustrations and line drawings, numerous standard reference tables, and appendices at the end of multiple chapters. Authored by authorities in the field, __Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology, Second Edition__ is a valuable resource that will assist general and pediatric pathologists, neonatologists, interns and residents in training, as well as specialists in cytogenetics and ultrasound technicians in understanding the manner and cause of death in its broadest and comprehensive sense. Front Matter....Pages i-xxxviii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Introduction and General Principles of Autopsy....Pages 3-4 Front Matter....Pages 5-5 Pediatric Autopsy: Fetus, Newborn, and Child....Pages 7-83 Examination of the Human Embryo....Pages 85-124 The Placenta....Pages 125-167 Front Matter....Pages 169-169 Hydrops, Cystic Hygroma, Fetal Hydrothorax, and Fetal Ascites....Pages 171-180 Chromosomal Defects....Pages 181-195 Congenital Abnormalities....Pages 197-227 Front Matter....Pages 229-229 Cardiovascular System....Pages 231-328 Respiratory System....Pages 329-354 Gastrointestinal (GI) System....Pages 355-375 Liver, Gallbladder, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas....Pages 377-389 Renal System....Pages 391-431 Male and Female Genitourinary (GU) Systems....Pages 433-444 Central Nervous System (CNS)....Pages 445-471 Thymus, Spleen, Lymph Nodes, and Immunodeficiency....Pages 473-484 Hematopoietic System....Pages 485-497 Pediatric Tumors....Pages 499-520 Skeletal System....Pages 521-552 Skin....Pages 553-567 Infections....Pages 569-580 Front Matter....Pages 229-229 Transplantation....Pages 581-591 Eye and Adnexa....Pages 593-603 Metabolic Diseases....Pages 605-650 Front Matter....Pages 651-651 Sudden Infant Death....Pages 653-673 Forensic Pathology....Pages 675-705 Special Procedures....Pages 707-722 Infection Control and Biological Hazards....Pages 723-727 Back Matter....Pages 729-749