Textbook of Fetal and Perinatal Pathology

Part 1: Principles and major problems: Role of pathology in modern perinatal medicine Fetal growth and nutrition: standards for body and organ development Influence of perinatal management Causes and classifications of fetal and perinatal death The perinatal autopsy Pathology of abortion, the embryo and the previable fetus The pathology of the placenta Pathology of multiple pregnancy Foetal death and the macerated stillborn foetus Pathology of intrapartum and early neonatal death in the normally formed, mature infant The causes of malformations Chromosomal abnormalities Congenital anomalies - malformation syndromes Hydrops foetalis and other forms of excess fluid collection in the fetus Congenital tumours Disorders of the lymphoid tissues and the immune system Infections of foetuses and neonates Inborn metabolic diseases of the perinatal infant Part 2: Pathology of organ systems: Respiratory tract disorders in the foetus and neonate The cardiovascular system The central nervous system The orofacial region The eye The alimentary tract Liver disease in the perinatal infant The pancreas The adrenal gland The pituitary, thyroid and parathyroids The kidneys and urinary tract The reproductive system The skeletal system Skeletal musculature The skin The haematopoietic system.