Full Description
This unique, comprehensive text covers systemic pathology of common domestic animals. Organized by body systems, the chapters include alimentary, liver and pancreas, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, endocrine, hemopoietic, central nervous system, muscle, skeletal, integumentary, male and female reproductive systems, and eye and ear. Each chapter begins with a brief review of basic principles of anatomy, structure and function, followed by congenital and functional abnormalities and discussions of viral, bacterial and parasitic infections and neoplasia. "Special Veterinary Pathology" remains the only veterinary book devoted solely to systemic pathology.
Contents
Alimentary System Liver, Biliary System, and Exocrine Pancreas Respiratory System, Thoracic Cavity and Pleura Cardiovascular System Urinary System Endocrine System Hemopoietic System Central Nervous System Muscle Diseases of Bone and Joints Integumentary System Reproductive - Female Reproductive - Male Eye and Ear
