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
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Chapter 4: Postmortem Changes and External Examination
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INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Chapter 5: Body Cavities
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Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System
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Chapter 7: Respiratory System
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Chapter 8: Hematopoietic System
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Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal System
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Chapter 10: Hepatobiliary System
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Chapter 11: Genitourinary System
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Chapter 12: Endocrine System
Main Text
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Chapter 13: Central Nervous System
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Chapter 14: Peripheral Nervous System
Main Text
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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
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LABORATORY TESTING
Chapter 18: Chemistry
Main Text
Tables
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Chapter 19: Microbiology
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Chapter 20: Cytology
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POSTMORTEM IMAGING
Chapter 21: Postmortem Radiography and Virtual Autopsy
Main Text
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POSTMORTEM HISTOLOGY
Chapter 22: Postmortem Histology
Main Text
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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
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Chapter 25: Autopsy Report
Main Text
Chapter 26: Presenting Autopsy Findings
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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
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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
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Chapter 32: Aortic Dissection
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 33: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Key Facts
Key Images
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RESPIRATORY
Chapter 34: Pulmonary Edema
Key Facts
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Chapter 35: Pulmonary Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 36: Tension Pneumothorax
Key Facts
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GASTROINTESTINAL
Chapter 37: Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
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Chapter 38: Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 39: Intestinal Ischemia
Key Facts
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HEPATOBILIARY
Chapter 40: Hepatic Hemorrhage
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 41: Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis
Key Facts
Key Images
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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
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ENDOCRINE
Chapter 45: Adrenal Insufficiency
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 46: Adrenocortical Excess
Key Facts
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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Chapter 47: Seizure Disorders
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 48: Subdural Hemorrhage
Key Facts
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Chapter 49: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Key Facts
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Chapter 50: Stroke
Key Facts
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POSTOPERATIVE/ POSTINTERVENTIONAL DEATH
IATROGENIC
Chapter 51: Therapeutic Complications
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CARDIOVASCULAR
Chapter 52: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Key Facts
Key Images
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Chapter 53: Overview of Coronary Artery Stents
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Chapter 54: Valve Replacement (Including Transcatheter)
Key Facts
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Chapter 55: Ventricular Assist Devices
Main Text
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Chapter 56: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Key Facts
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GASTROINTESTINAL AND HEPATOBILIARY
Chapter 57: Pancreas Resection
Key Facts
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Chapter 58: Gastrectomy and Esophagectomy
Key Facts
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Chapter 59: Bariatric Surgery
Key Facts
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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Chapter 60: Central Nervous System Tumors
Key Facts
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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
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Chapter 63: Lung Transplant
Key Facts
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Chapter 64: Kidney Transplant
Key Facts
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Chapter 65: Liver Transplant
Key Facts
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Chapter 66: Pancreas Transplant
Key Facts
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Chapter 67: Bone Marrow Transplant
Key Facts
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Chapter 68: Deceased Donor Autopsy
Key Facts
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INFECTION-RELATED DEATH
SYSTEMIC INFECTION/SEPSIS OVERVIEW
Chapter 69: HIV/AIDS
Key Facts
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Chapter 70: Shock and Sepsis
Key Facts
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ORGAN SYSTEM INFECTION
Chapter 71: Bronchopneumonia
Key Facts
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Chapter 72: Infective Endocarditis
Key Facts
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Chapter 73: Clostridioides difficile Enterocolitis
Key Facts
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Chapter 74: Viral Hepatitis
Key Facts
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Chapter 75: Urosepsis
Key Facts
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NEOPLASIA-ASSOCIATED DEATH
Chapter 76: Neoplasia-Associated Death
Key Facts
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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
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Chapter 79: Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
Key Facts
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Chapter 80: Chronic Liver Failure
Key Facts
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Chapter 81: Chronic Kidney Disease
Key Facts
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Chapter 82: Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disease
Key Facts
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AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE-RELATED DEATH
Chapter 83: Approach to Autopsy in Setting of Autoimmune Disease (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Key Facts
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Chapter 84: Dermatomyositis
Key Facts
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Chapter 85: Vasculitis
Key Facts
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Chapter 86: Amyloidosis
Key Facts
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Dylan V. Miller

Billie S. Fyfe