Fetal and Neonatal Pathology

Fetal and Neonatal Pathology is the Fourth Edition of what has become the classic reference in the field of fetal and neonatal pathology. Fully revised and up-dated, the book retains the overall format of previous editions, presenting the same practical approach to the examination of both fetuses and perinatal deaths. It provides essential clinical and pathophysiological information and discusses the pathogenesis of abnormalities as a basis for appropriate methods of investigation.

"The fourth edition of what has become the classic reference in the field of fetal and neonatal pathology, this fully revised and updated book retains the overall format of previous editions, presenting the same practical approach to the examination of both fetuses and perinatal deaths. It provides essential clinical and pathophysiological information and discusses the pathogenesis of abnormalities as a basis for appropriate methods of investigation.Each chapter is introduced by a concise account of the development of the relevant system.While primarily addressing the morbid anatomist and histopathologist, the book is also a valuable source of reference for obstetricians, neonatologists and paediatricians. Its value as a working tool is enhanced by effective cross-referencing, by chapter and page number, and a detailed index.TOC:The perinatal necropsy.- Placenta and umbilical cord.- Spontaneous abortion and the pathology of early pregnancy.- Congenital abnormalities and examination of the fetus following prenatal suspicion of congenital abnormality.- Genetic metabolic disease.- Epidemiology of fetal and neonatal death.- Macerated stillbirth.- Prematurity.- Pathology of twinning.- Intrapartum asphyxia and birth trauma.- Fetal hydrops.- Congenital tumours.- Infection in pregnancy and the neonatal period.- Iatrogenic disease.- The gastrointestinal tract and exocrine pancreas.- Liver and gall bladder.- The respiratory system.- The cardiovascular system.- The urogenital system.- The reproductive system.- The endocrine system.- The reticuloendothelial system.- Hydrocephalus and malformations of the central nervous system.- Acquired disorders of the central nervous system.- Skeletal muscle and peripheral nerves.- The skeletal system.- The Skin.- Special senses."

The Clinicians' View of Fetal and Neonatal Necropsy.- The Perinatal Necropsy.- The Placenta.- Placental Inflammation.- Spontaneous Abortion and the Pathology of Early Pregnancy.- Congenital Abnormalities: Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening.- Genetic Metabolic Disease.- Perinatal Hematology.- Epidemiology of Fetal and Neonatal Death.- Macerated Stillbirth.- Prematurity.- Pathology of Twinning.- Intrapartum Problems.- Fetal Hydrops.- Congenital Tumors.- The Impact of Infection During Pregnancy on the Mother and Baby.- Iatrogenic Disease.- The Alimentary Tract and Exocrine Pancreas.- Liver and Gallbladder.- The Respiratory System.- The Cardiovascular System.- The Urinary System.- The Reproductive System.- The Endocrine System.- The Reticuloendothelial System.- Malformations of the Nervous System and Hydrocephalus.- Acquired Diseases of the Nervous System.- Skeletal Muscle and Peripheral Nerves.- The Skeletal System.- The Skin.- The Special Senses.