Autopsy pathology: a manual and atlas

The autopsy: past and present -- Legal, social, and ethical issues -- Autopsy biosafety -- Basic postmortem examination -- Postmortem examination of fetuses and infants -- Special dissection procedures -- Autopsy photography and radiology -- Microscopic examination -- Microscopic findings -- Supplemental laboratory studies -- The autopsy report -- Sudden death due to natural causes -- Multiple organ dysfunction and sepsis -- Death certification -- Quality management -- Atlas of gross autopsy pathology -- Description of gross autopsy findings -- Measures, weights, and assessment of growth and development.

A mainstay for pathology residents, Autopsy Pathology is designed with a uniquely combined manual and atlas format that presents today's most complete coverage of performing, interpreting, and reporting post-mortem examinations. This lasting and useful medical reference book offers a practical, step-by-step approach to discussing not only the basics of the specialty, but the performance of specialized autopsy procedures as well.