Robbins and Cotran Pathologic basis of disease /

Abstract

Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (7th edition) is a comprehensive, authoritative textbook that serves as a foundational resource in pathology, integrating fundamental mechanisms of disease with detailed descriptions of specific diseases across organ systems. It presents the mechanisms of disease causation—including etiology, pathogenesis, morphologic changes, and clinical significance—starting with general pathology principles such as cellular injury and death, inflammation, tissue repair, hemodynamic disorders, genetics, and immune mechanisms. The text then transitions to systemic pathology, systematically covering disorders affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, musculoskeletal, reproductive, and nervous systems, among others, with emphasis on structural and functional alterations in disease. Extensive illustrations, tables, and clinical correlations enhance understanding of complex processes, while the integration of molecular and genetic insights reflects advances in modern pathology. Robbins remains a core reference for medical students and clinicians who require a solid grounding in the pathobiologic basis of human disease.