Book Review: Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease

Abstract

Sixth edition. Revised edition of: Pathologic basis of veterinary disease / [edited by] James F. Zachary, M. Donald McGavin. 5th ed. ©2014. "Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease -- Expert Consult, 6th Edition provides complete, illustrated coverage of both general pathology and the pathology of organ systems of domestic animals. Addressing species from dogs and cats to pigs and cattle--and many more--this reference describes the lesions and pathogeneses of diseases, how cells and tissues respond to injury, and the interplay of host defense mechanisms with microbes and injurious agents. Updates include the latest scientific advances and diagnostic information. Written by a team of expert contributors, this book includes an Expert Consult website with access to the complete digital book plus thousands of images and guidelines for sample acquisition and for performing a complete necropsy."-- Section General pathology -- Mechanisms and morphology of cellular injury, adaptation and death -- Vascular disorders and thrombosis -- Inflammation and healing -- Mechanisms of microbial infections -- Diseases of immunity -- Neoplasia and tumor biology -- Section Pathology of organ systems -- Alimentary system and the peritoneum, omentum, mesentery and peritoneal cavity -- Hepatobiliary system and exocrine pancreas -- Respiratory system, mediastinum and pleurae -- Cardiovascular system and lymphatic vessels -- The urinary system -- Endocrine system -- Bone marrow, blood cells and the lymphoid -- Nervous system -- Skeletal system -- Bones, joints, tendons and ligaments -- The integument -- Female reproductive system and mammae -- Male reproductive system -- The ear -- The eye -- Appendix. Photographic techniques in veterinary pathology.