Diagnostic Pathology: Hospital Autopsy

2nd Edition - May 6, 2024
Authors: Dylan V. Miller, Billie S. Fyfe
Language: English
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This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all aspects of hospital autopsy in the way it is practiced clinically, this volume incorporates the most up-to-date scientific and technical knowledge to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice, helping pathologists accurately determine the cause and mechanism of in-hospital death. Richly illustrated and easy to use, Diagnostic Pathology: Hospital Autopsy, second edition, is a visually stunning, one-stop resource for every practicing pathologist, resident, student, or fellow as an ideal day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedications
Contributing Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Sections
List of Tables
SECTION 1: AUTOPSY FUNDAMENTALS
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: History of Autopsy
Main Text
Tables
Image Gallery
Chapter 2: Autopsy Safety
Main Text
Tables
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AUTOPSY PERFORMANCE
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
Chapter 3: Medical Intervention
Main Text
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Chapter 4: Postmortem Changes and External Examination
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INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Chapter 5: Body Cavities
Main Text
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Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System
Main Text
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Chapter 7: Respiratory System
Main Text
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Chapter 8: Hematopoietic System
Main Text
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Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal System
Main Text
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Chapter 10: Hepatobiliary System
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Chapter 11: Genitourinary System
Main Text
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Chapter 12: Endocrine System
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 13: Central Nervous System
Main Text
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Chapter 14: Peripheral Nervous System
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 15: Integumentary System
Main Text
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Chapter 16: Oral Cavity
Main Text
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Chapter 17: Medical Devices
Main Text
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LABORATORY TESTING
Chapter 18: Chemistry
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 19: Microbiology
Main Text
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Chapter 20: Cytology
Main Text
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POSTMORTEM IMAGING
Chapter 21: Postmortem Radiography and Virtual Autopsy
Main Text
Tables
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POSTMORTEM HISTOLOGY
Chapter 22: Postmortem Histology
Main Text
Tables
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AUTOPSY CONSENT AND REPORTING
AUTOPSY CONSENT
Chapter 23: Autopsy Consent and Reporting
Main Text
AUTOPSY REPORTING
Chapter 24: Death Certification
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 25: Autopsy Report
Main Text
Chapter 26: Presenting Autopsy Findings
Main Text
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SECTION 2: ORGAN SYSTEM APPROACH TO AUTOPSY
SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED DEATH
CARDIOVASCULAR
Chapter 27: Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 28: Acute Myocardial Infarction
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 29: Cardiomyopathy
Main Text
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Chapter 30: Myocarditis
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 31: Cardiac Conduction System
Main Text
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Chapter 32: Aortic Dissection
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 33: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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RESPIRATORY
Chapter 34: Pulmonary Edema
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 35: Pulmonary Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 36: Tension Pneumothorax
Key Facts
Key Images
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GASTROINTESTINAL
Chapter 37: Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 38: Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 39: Intestinal Ischemia
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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HEPATOBILIARY
Chapter 40: Hepatic Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 41: Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 42: Acute Liver Failure
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Tables
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GENITOURINARY
Chapter 43: Pregnancy Complications
Main Text
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Chapter 44: Acute Renal Failure
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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ENDOCRINE
Chapter 45: Adrenal Insufficiency
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 46: Adrenocortical Excess
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Chapter 47: Seizure Disorders
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 48: Subdural Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 49: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 50: Stroke
Key Facts
Key Images
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POSTOPERATIVE/ POSTINTERVENTIONAL DEATH
IATROGENIC
Chapter 51: Therapeutic Complications
Main Text
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CARDIOVASCULAR
Chapter 52: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 53: Overview of Coronary Artery Stents
Main Text
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Chapter 54: Valve Replacement (Including Transcatheter)
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 55: Ventricular Assist Devices
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 56: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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GASTROINTESTINAL AND HEPATOBILIARY
Chapter 57: Pancreas Resection
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 58: Gastrectomy and Esophagectomy
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 59: Bariatric Surgery
Key Facts
Key Images
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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Chapter 60: Central Nervous System Tumors
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 61: Cerebral Aneurysm and Vascular Malformation
Key Facts
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SECTION 3: DISEASE PROCESS APPROACH TO AUTOPSY
TRANSPLANTATION
Chapter 62: Heart Transplant
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 63: Lung Transplant
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 64: Kidney Transplant
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 65: Liver Transplant
Key Facts
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Chapter 66: Pancreas Transplant
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 67: Bone Marrow Transplant
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 68: Deceased Donor Autopsy
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
INFECTION-RELATED DEATH
SYSTEMIC INFECTION/SEPSIS OVERVIEW
Chapter 69: HIV/AIDS
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 70: Shock and Sepsis
Key Facts
Key Images
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ORGAN SYSTEM INFECTION
Chapter 71: Bronchopneumonia
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 72: Infective Endocarditis
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 73: Clostridioides difficile Enterocolitis
Key Facts
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Chapter 74: Viral Hepatitis
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 75: Urosepsis
Key Facts
Key Images
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NEOPLASIA-ASSOCIATED DEATH
Chapter 76: Neoplasia-Associated Death
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 77: Death Due to Paraneoplastic Effect
Key Facts
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OTHER COMMON HOSPITAL DEATH
Chapter 78: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 79: Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 80: Chronic Liver Failure
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 81: Chronic Kidney Disease
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 82: Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disease
Key Facts
Key Images
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AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE-RELATED DEATH
Chapter 83: Approach to Autopsy in Setting of Autoimmune Disease (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 84: Dermatomyositis
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 85: Vasculitis
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 86: Amyloidosis
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Tables
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Dylan V. Miller

Billie S. Fyfe