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Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation:
Expert Consult - Online and Print
Jones, Kenneth Lyons
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Previous ISBN (13): 9781455738113 Publisher: Elsevier Health Science Doody’s Core Title Rating: 3.0 [Clinical Genetics] Doody’s Core Title Rating: 2.5 [Pediatrics] Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Synopsis:
Long known as the go-to resource for?superbly illustrated, up-to-date coverage?in this complex field,?Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation, 8th Edition, provides a wealth of information on malformation syndromes of environmental and genetic etiology, recognizable disorders of unknown cause, clinical approaches to specific diagnoses, and normal standards of measurement for the entire spectrum of disorders. This award-winning reference is indispensable for clinicians in pediatrics, neonatology, family medicine, and genetics, as well as nurse practitioners and physician assistants-anyone who needs a?complete, authoritative, and easy-to-read guide?to help accurately diagnose human disorders, establish prognoses, and provide appropriate management and genetic counseling. -
Includes an?easy-to-read description of each condition: Common and occasional abnormalities, natural history, etiology, and references. Opposing pages contain descriptive photographs and line drawings of either an individual with the abnormality or specific features of the abnormality.? -
Contains?new coverage?of?Hennekam?Syndrome, Parkes Weber Syndrome, KBG Syndrome,?Kosaki?Overgrowth, Malan Syndrome, and much more.? -
Arranges disorders based on similarity in overall features, so you can easily navigate to the correct section and?compare/contrast similar disorders.? -
Features?more than 1,500 full-color photographs and illustrations, many from the personal collections of Drs. Smith and Jones, and others from multiple international collaborators.? -
Provides summarized information in order to understand basic mechanisms of morphogenesis and birth defects and key concepts in genetics and genetic testing-necessary information for?counseling patients and parents.? -
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.?Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
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