以全彩案例为基础的病理生理学要点回顾，涵盖所有主要器官和系统。
130多个案例研究与问答
这本值得信赖的教材的目的是通过回顾医疗实践中常遇到的132种疾病（及相关症状和体征）的病理生理学基础，向您介绍临床医学。作者都是各自领域的专家，他们对每个身体系统的相关正常结构和功能进行了简明扼要的回顾，然后对与该系统相关的几种常见疾病的病理生理机制进行了描述。通俗易懂的表述方式，配有高质量的全彩插图，以及大量的表格和图表。
疾病病理生理学》的每一章最后都有一组案例研究和问题，旨在测试你对所讨论的每个临床实体的病理生理学的理解。这些案例研究可以让你将你的知识应用于具体的临床情况。书末提供了每个病例研究问题的详细答案。
这种独特的生理学和病理学概念的交织，将使你从病理生理学的基础上思考症状和体征，使你了解疾病和治疗背后的 "为什么"。
以下是一些更新和补充。 - 12个额外的病例研究，使总数达到132个，每一个都是本书24章中讨论的临床实体--超过2/3的章节通过新撰稿人的投入得到加强和更新--完全修订了关于肿瘤的章节--新的章节包括荨麻疹、脊髓性共济失调、特发性肺纤维化和脊柱关节病--新的表格总结了急性胰腺炎的不良预后症状。与胰腺癌相关的遗传综合征，以及终末期肾病的原因--糖尿病的新诊断和病因分类，以及最新药物治疗机制的回顾--甲状腺结节的细针穿刺活检和妊娠期甲状腺疾病的更新--全书更新了参考文献。
A full-color case-based review of the essentials of pathophysiology covering all major organs and systems
More than 130 case studies with Q&A
The goal of this trusted text is to introduce you to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of 132 diseases (and associated signs and symptoms) commonly encountered in medical practice. The authors, all experts in their respective fields, have provided a concise review of relevant normal structure and function of each body system, followed by a description of the pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie several common diseases related to that system. The accessible presentation features high-quality full-color illustrations, and numerous tables and diagrams.
Each chapter of Pathophysiology of Disease concludes with a collection of case studies and questions designed to test your understanding of the pathophysiology of each clinical entity discussed. These case studies allow you to apply your knowledge to specific clinical situations. Detailed answers to each case study question are provided at the end of the book.
This unique interweaving of physiological and pathological concepts will put you on the path toward thinking about signs and symptoms in terms of their pathophysiologic basis, giving you an understanding of the "why" behind illness and treatment.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY UPDATES AND ADDITIONS:• Twelve additional case studies, bringing the total to 132, one for each of the clinical entities discussed in the book’s 24 chapters• More than 2/3 of the chapters are enhanced and refreshed by the input of new contributors• Totally revised chapter on neoplasia• New chapter sections on urticaria, spinocerebellar ataxia, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and spondyloarthropathies• New tables summarizing adverse prognostic signs in acute pancreatitis, genetic syndromes associated with pancreatic cancer, and causes of end-stage renal disease• New diagnosis and etiologic classification of diabetes mellitus, and review of mechanisms of newest pharmacologic agents for its treatment• Updates on fine-needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules, and thyroid disorders in pregnancy• Updated references throughout the book
