Robbins and Cotran Atlas of Pathology (Robbins Pathology) 3rd Edition

Book Preface

This third edition of the atlas accompanying the Robbins  series of texts has been updated with the addition of over 400  new images that increase the depth and breadth for coverage  of subject areas in pathology, enhancing its usefulness to the  entire series. This atlas remains organized into chapters that  closely follow the section on Diseases of Organ Systems in the  ninth edition of the “big” Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis  of Disease. The atlas is designed to complement the Pathologic  Basis of Disease, Basic Pathology, and Robbins’ Pocket Companion texts by providing even more examples of disease processes.  The atlas reflects the knowledge base of the Robbins series  primarily in a visual format, and because most students are  “visual learners” they will readily take advantage of this study  aid. The gross, microscopic, and radiologic images used for the  figures as presented in this atlas are designed to reinforce one  another, as well as those present in other works in the Robbins  series. In addition, there are examples of normal organs and  tissues for review and orientation. Each figure is accompanied by a brief description that provides the key points illustrated by the figure. For initial and  more complete study, the learner is directed to the Robbins texts.  The labels and descriptions provided for the figures will guide  the learner in a discovery process while perusing these figures.  Though concise, the figure descriptions cumulatively yield a  considerable volume of reading, but that reading is highly compartmentalized to aid review and reflection. Correlations with  findings from clinical history, physical examination, and clinical laboratory testing are included in many of the descriptions.  The atlas author pursues an integrative approach to medical  education, combining elements of basic science, clinical, and  behavioral subjects into learning materials that promote a flowering of knowledge to benefit those in need of health care.

The author is indebted to the stalwart figures who have fundamentally contributed to the development of the entire Robbins  series, starting with the founding author Dr. Stanley Robbins,  continuing with Dr. Ramzi Cotran, and ongoing with Dr. Vinay  Kumar. These lead authors have set the standard of excellence  that characterizes this series. In addition, there have been and  continue to be numerous contributing authors who have made  the Robbins series into the valuable tool it remains for medical education. Just as no single monarch butterfly completes  a migration, so too medical educators build on the work of  colleagues over many generations. Persons associated with the publisher, Elsevier, require  special thanks including the Content Development Specialist,  Laura Schmidt, and Senior Project Manager, Mary Pohlman.
Of course, none of this work would be possible without the  support and vision provided by Mr. William Schmitt, Executive Content Strategist for Medical Textbooks.
Edward C. Klatt, MD