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Human Adrenal Cortex : Pathology and Biology -- an Integrated Approach by M. J. O'Hare and A. M. Neville (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer London, The Limited
ISBN-101447113195
ISBN-139781447113195
eBay Product ID (ePID)175870109
Product Key Features
Number of PagesXiv, 354 Pages
Publication NameHuman Adrenal Cortex : Pathology and Biology -- an Integrated Approach
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPathology, Nephrology
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
AuthorM. J. O'hare, A. M. Neville
Subject AreaMedical
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Weight22.9 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.7 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
TitleLeadingThe
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Table Of Content1. Introduction.- 2. Historical Aspects.- A. The Normal Adrenal Cortex.- 3. Origin and Development of the Adrenal Gland.- 4. Structure of the Adult Adrenal Cortex.- 5. The Effect of Stress on the Structure of the Adrenal Cortex.- 6. Morphological Changes in the Adrenal Cortex with Age.- 7. Iatrogenic Changes.- 8. Functional Activity of the Adrenal Cortex.- 9. Regulation of Growth of the Adrenal Cortex.- 10. Functional Zonation of the Adrenal Cortex.- B. Hypercorticalism.- 11. General Incidence and Pathological Changes.- 12. Cushing's Syndrome.- 13. The Adrenogenital Syndrome and Related Conditions.- 14. The Distinction Between Benign and Malignant Adrenocortical Tumours Causing Cushing's and/or the Adrenogenital Syndromes: Structural and Functional Criteria.- 15. Hyperaldosteronism and Related Syndromes of Mineralocorticoid Excess.- 16. 'Non-functioning' (Non-hormonal) Adrenocortical Tumours.- C. Hypocorticalism.- 17. Acute Acquired Adrenoprivic Hypocorticalism.- 18. Chronic Acquired Adrenoprivic Hypocorticalism (Addison's Disease).- 19. Congenital Adrenoprivic Hypocorticalism.- 20. Tropoprivic Hypocorticalism.- D. Other Pathological Changes.- 21. Haemorrhage and Necrosis.- 22. Congenital Defects of Adrenal Development.- 23. Myelolipoma and Related Changes.- 24. Cysts.- 25. Miscellaneous Changes.- Appendix A. Plasma Steroids.- Appendix B. Urinary Steroids.- References.
SynopsisWe would like to take this opportunity of expressing our sincerest thanks to the many persons who have made adrenal tissue and related materials available to us for our work. Our especial gratitude is extended to Drs. J. J. Brown, A. Lever and J. I. S. Robertson of the M.R.C. Blood Pressure Unit, Glasgow, Dr. J. K. Grant, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Professor R. B. Welbourn and Dr. W. Kelly, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Drs. D. B. Grant of Great Ormond Street, J. Ginsberg, Royal Free Hospital, D. C. Anderson, Hope Hospital, Salford, C. R. Edwards, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and Professor I. Doniach (for- merly of the London Hospital) and Messrs. J.-c. Gazet, A. McKinna and P. Greening, Royal Marsden Hospital, London. The preparation and presentation of the material and the results would not have been possible without the help of Dr. P. Monaghan and his Electron Microscopy Unit, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (London Branch), Sutton, Mrs. Mitchell and her Histology Team, Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, Mr. K. Moreman of the Photographic Department of the Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research, London and Mr. M. Hughes for graphics. Particular thanks are due for the untiring efforts and assistance ofMr. J. Ellis and Mrs. D. Corney of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (London Branch), Sutton, for most of the photographic and secretarial work respectively. Professors G. Dhom and E. Mausle kindly provided material for Figs., We would like to take this opportunity of expressing our sincerest thanks to the many persons who have made adrenal tissue and related materials available to us for our work. Our especial gratitude is extended to Drs. J. J. Brown, A. Lever and J. I. S. Robertson of the M.R.C. Blood Pressure Unit, Glasgow, Dr. J. K. Grant, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Professor R. B. Welbourn and Dr. W. Kelly, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Drs. D. B. Grant of Great Ormond Street, J. Ginsberg, Royal Free Hospital, D. C. Anderson, Hope Hospital, Salford, C. R. Edwards, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and Professor I. Doniach (for merly of the London Hospital) and Messrs. J.-c. Gazet, A. McKinna and P. Greening, Royal Marsden Hospital, London. The preparation and presentation of the material and the results would not have been possible without the help of Dr. P. Monaghan and his Electron Microscopy Unit, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (London Branch), Sutton, Mrs. Mitchell and her Histology Team, Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, Mr. K. Moreman of the Photographic Department of the Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research, London and Mr. M. Hughes for graphics. Particular thanks are due for the untiring efforts and assistance ofMr. J. Ellis and Mrs. D. Corney of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (London Branch), Sutton, for most of the photographic and secretarial work respectively. Professors G. Dhom and E. Mausle kindly provided material for Figs.
LC Classification NumberRB1-214
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