Medicolegal Neuropathology: A Color Atlas David Dolinak, Dallas County Medical Examiner, Texas, USA; Evan W. Matshes, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sudden Death in Epilepsy: Forensic and Clinical Issues Editor(s): Claire M. Lathers, Clinical Pharmacology Consultan, Albany, NY, USA;
Paul L. Schraeder, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA;
Michael W. Bungo, University of Texas, Houston, TX, USA;
Jan E. Leestma, M.D., M.M.
Chicago, Illinois, USA Publication Date: November 08, 2010
Price: $179.95
Forensic Pathology, Second Edition Dominick DiMaio, (Deceased) Brooklyn, New York, USA; Vincent J.M. DiMaio, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner, Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas, USA Publication Date: June 28, 2001
Price: $129.95
Guide to Forensic Pathology Jay Dix, Medical Examiner, Boone County & University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, USA; Robert Calaluce, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, USA Publication Date: July 15, 1998
Price: $58.95
Color Atlas Of Forensic Pathology Jay Dix, Medical Examiner, Boone County & University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, USA Publication Date: December 21, 1999
Price: $289.95
Price:$249.95 Cat. #: 1361
ISBN:9780849313615 ISBN 10:0849313619 Publication Date: May 30, 2002
Number of Pages: 280
Availability: In Stock
Binding(s): Hardback | Available in e-book!
Illustrates concepts with large, colorful photographs
Includes sample descriptions of neuropathological lesions
Presents a "Do and Don't" section at the end of each chapter to provide guidance for handling various types of cases
Provides a concise review of human neuroanatomy to further aid in understanding
Includes a Foreword written by Dr. Joseph H. Davis, retired director of the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office
Summary
Medicolegal Neuropathology: A Color Atlas uniquely demonstrates and explains many neuropathologic findings in a way that will aid investigators of sudden and unexpected death integrate their own findings into the total case context. With helpful tips and reminders, as well as over 500 bold, colorful photographs, this well-organized resource helps you quickly recognize, document, and understand the diverse realm of neuropathological findings waiting to be discovered at autopsy.
Organized in a case-oriented format, Medicolegal Neuropathology: A Color Atlas shows you:
Many large external and internal color photographs
Proper methods of documenting and interpreting pathologic findings
Methods of performing specialized autopsy procedures
Techniques for proper sampling and preparation of tissues for microscopic examination
Important traumatic and nontraumatic findings and their significance
A refresher course on normal anatomical structures
Scalp Injury Skull Fracture Epidural Hemorrhage Subdural Hemorrhage Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Cerebral Contusion Diffuse Traumatic Brain Injury Increased Intracranial Pressure and Its Sequelae Firearm Injury Persistent Vegetative State Epilepsy Cerebral Ischemia/Infarct Hypertensive and Drug-Related Intracerebral Hemorrhage Pediatrics - General Pediatrics - Trauma Spinal Cord Injury Artifact and Decomposition Infection Neoplasm Neurodegenerative Disease Miscellaneous Special Stains, Techniques, etc. Normal Human Neuroanatomy Index
Editorial Reviews
"It is a great contribution and shall achieve a dominant position in the forensic pathology literature. Nothing like it has ever been done. I urge that the publisher agrees to keep it in print in perpetuity."
- Dr. Joseph H. Davis, M.D., (Retired) Chief Medical Examiner, Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department
"… invaluable for both teaching and reference by practicing forensic pathologists and neuropathologists and their trainees. The illustrations are of very high quality, and the relevant forensic topics, including traumatic and natural disease, are covered comprehensively."
-Charles L. White, III, M.D. John H. Childers Professor of Pathology Director, Neuropathology Laboratory The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, Texas
