Robert Groysman: Lange Smart Charts. Pathology
January 2001; 4.830 Ptas./29,03 Euros; 356 Pag.

**DESCRIPTION**

Lange High Yield Guides give the "new generation of medical students" the information the way they need it. This flip-chart book presents all the relevant facts on pathology in well-organized, easy-to-read tables, diagrams, and charts that help students get what they need quickly. Includes specific high-yield facts about the most common kinds of diseases and conditions that are tested on course exams and the USMLE.

**BACK COVER**

Some review books give you informationGreat review books give you direction... In this new high-yield approach to pathology, Robert Groysman, MD, delivers a new and innovative way to help you study. *Table format connects the facts for instant learning *Diagrams make concepts easy to understand *Perfect for course exams and USMLE Step 1 *Written and designed specifically for medical students*Ideal companion for any pathology textbook  PATHOLOGY COURSE GUIDE *Covers all essential topics in pathology *Format and approach geared to how students study and learn pathology *Organized by body systems*Tables and illustrations clarify relationships between diseases and pathological processes *High-yield facts featured on exams and boards  *Mnemonics *Key terms defined *Summaries of genetic causes of diseases and infectious agents featured in appendices< HOW TO USE A LANGE Smart Chart USE IT TO STUDY DURING THE COURSE *Start with the OUTLINE of diseases and conditions as the focus of study *Familiarize yourself with the TERMS TO LEARN - provides an understanding of pathology concepts and vocabulary with which to discuss them *Review the MOST COMMON CAUSES AND TYPES - a high-yield approach to diseases that are heavily tested on the boards and on course exams *Use the MNEMONICS and other leaning aids to help you understand confusing details FOR USMLE Step 1 *Review each chapter OUTLINE *Review the TERMS TO LEARN *Memorize the MOST COMMON CAUSES AND TYPES  *Use with your preferred pathology text to review specific topics more comprehensively
 

**CONTENTS**
 

Chapter 1: Basic Concepts of Pathology.
 Chapter 2: Cardiovascular System.
 Chapter 3: Immunopathology and Autoimmune Diseases.
 Chapter 4: Hemtopoietic and Lymphoreticular Disorders.
 Chapter 5: Respiratory System.
 Chapter 6: Urinary System.
 Chapter 7: Male and Female Reproductive Systems, the Breast, and Pregnancy.
 Chapter 8: Endocrine System.
 Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal Tract and the Oral Cavity.
 Chapter 10: Hepatobiliary System and the Exocrine Pancreas.
 Chapter 11: The Skin.
 Chapter 12: Musculoskeletal System and Soft Tissue Tumors.
 Chapter 13: Nervous System.
 Chapter 14: Nutritional and Environmental Diseases.
 Chapter 15: Diseases of Infancy to Childhood.