1 | Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment | 1 |
| Pathology at First Glance | 2 |
| Mechanisms of Disease | 3 |
| Predisposing Factors | 3 |
| Preventive Health Care | 3 |
| Genetic Diseases | 4 |
| Infection | 5 |
| Inflammation and Repair | 6 |
| Cancer | 7 |
| Physical Trauma and Chemical Agents | 15 |
| Malnutrition | 15 |
| Immune Disorders | 15 |
| Aging | 17 |
| Psychological Factors | 17 |
| Pain | 17 |
| Mental Disorders | 22 |
| Diagnosis of Disease | 22 |
| Treatment of Disease | 22 |
| Cultural Diversity | 26 |
| Alternative Medicine | 27 |
| Genetic Counseling | 29 |
| Gene Therapy | 30 |
| Patient Teaching | 30 |
| General Principles of Patient Teaching | 30 |
| Goals of Patient Teaching | 31 |
| Reasons for Patient Teaching | 31 |
| The Specifics of Patient Teaching: Addressing the Patient's Concerns | 31 |
| Special Considerations for the Patient With Cancer or Life-Threatening Disease | 32 |
2 | Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders | 35 |
| Developmental and Congenital Disorders | 37 |
| Developmental Characteristics and Congenital Anomalies | 37 |
| Diseases of the Nervous System | 48 |
| Congenital Cardiac Defects | 60 |
| Musculoskeletal Diseases | 65 |
| Genitourinary Diseases | 68 |
| Diseases of the Digestive System | 70 |
| Metabolic Disorders | 72 |
| Endocrine Diseases | 74 |
| Childhood Diseases | 77 |
| Infectious Diseases | 77 |
| Respiratory Diseases | 86 |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders | 92 |
| Blood Disorders | 97 |
| Miscellaneous Diseases | 103 |
3 | Immunologic Diseases and Conditions | 107 |
| Orderly Function of the Immune System | 109 |
| Immunodeficiency Diseases | 114 |
| Autoimmune Diseases | 125 |
| Hematopoietic Disorders | 125 |
| Renal Disorders | 130 |
| Collagen Diseases | 131 |
| Neurologic Disorders | 140 |
| Vasculitis | 143 |
4 | Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System | 147 |
| Orderly Function of the Endocrine System | 148 |
| Pituitary Gland Diseases | 152 |
| Thyroid Gland Diseases | 157 |
| Parathyroid Gland Diseases | 164 |
| Adrenal Gland Diseases | 166 |
| Endocrine Dysfunction of Pancreas | 168 |
| Precocious Puberty | 173 |
5 | Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear | 177 |
| Disorders of the Eye | 179 |
| Functioning Organs of Vision | 179 |
| Refractive Errors | 182 |
| Nystagmus | 185 |
| Strabismus | 185 |
| Disorders of the Eyelid | 187 |
| Disorders of the Globe of the Eye | 193 |
| Cancer of the Eye | 202 |
| Disorders of the Ear | 203 |
| Functioning Organs of Hearing | 203 |
| Disorders of Conduction | 206 |
| Meniere Disease | 212 |
| Labyrinthitis | 213 |
| Ruptured Tympanic Membrane (Ruptured Eardrum) | 214 |
| Cholesteatoma | 215 |
| Mastoiditis | 216 |
| Sensorineural Hearing Loss | 217 |
| Cancer of the Ear | 219 |
6 | Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System | 223 |
| Orderly Functioning of the Integumentary System | 224 |
| Dermatitis | 228 |
| Urticaria | 231 |
| Psoriasis | 233 |
| Rosacea | 234 |
| Acne Vulgaris | 235 |
| Herpes Zoster (Shingles) | 236 |
| Impetigo | 238 |
| Furuncles and Carbuncles | 239 |
| Cellulitis | 240 |
| Dermatophytoses | 241 |
| Decubitus Ulcers | 243 |
| Scabies and Pediculosis | 244 |
| Benign and Premalignant Tumors | 247 |
| Skin Carcinomas | 250 |
| Abnormal Skin Pigmentation | 254 |
| Alopecia (Baldness) | 257 |
| Folliculitis | 258 |
| Corns and Calluses | 259 |
| Verrucae (Warts) | 260 |
| Deformed or Discolored Nails | 261 |
| Paronychia | 262 |
7 | Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System | 265 |
| The Musculoskeletal System | 267 |
| Fibromyalgia | 271 |
| Spinal Disorders | 273 |
| Osteoarthritis | 277 |
| Lyme Disease | 279 |
| Bursitis | 281 |
| Osteomyelitis | 282 |
| Gout | 284 |
| Paget Disease (Osteitis Deformans) | 285 |
| Marfan Syndrome | 286 |
| Musculoskeletal Tumors | 288 |
| Osteoporosis | 291 |
| Osteomalacia and Rickets | 293 |
| Hallux Valgus (Bunion) | 294 |
| Hallux Rigidus | 295 |
| Hammer Toe | 296 |
| Traumatic and Sports Injuries | 297 |
8 | Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System | 313 |
| Orderly Function of the Digestive System | 315 |
| Diseases and Conditions of the Oral Cavity and Jaws | 315 |
| Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract | 329 |
| Diseases of the Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas | 357 |
| Disorders of Nutrient Intake and Absorption | 368 |
9 | Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System | 378 |
| Orderly Function of the Respiratory System | 380 |
| Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Tract Infection | 382 |
| Sinusitis | 383 |
| Pharyngitis | 385 |
| Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma | 386 |
| Laryngitis | 387 |
| Deviated Septum | 388 |
| Nasal Polyps | 389 |
| Anosmia | 390 |
| Epistaxis (Nosebleed) | 390 |
| Tumors of the Larynx | 391 |
| Laryngeal Cancer | 392 |
| Hemoptysis | 394 |
| Atelectasis | 395 |
| Pulmonary Embolism | 397 |
| Pneumonia | 398 |
| Influenza | 404 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 405 |
| Pleurisy (Pleuritis) | 411 |
| Pneumothorax | 412 |
| Hemothorax | 413 |
| Flail Chest | 414 |
| Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 415 |
| Infectious Mononucleosis: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection | 416 |
| Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome | 417 |
| Lung Cancer | 418 |
10 | Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System | 422 |
| Orderly Function of the Circulatory System | 424 |
| Cardiovascular Diseases | 424 |
| Lymphatic and Blood Disorders | 426 |
| Coronary Artery Disease | 427 |
| Cardiac Arrest | 436 |
| Hypertensive Heart Disease | 437 |
| Congestive Heart Failure | 440 |
| Cor Pulmonale | 442 |
| Pulmonary Edema | 444 |
| Cardiomyopathy | 446 |
| Pericarditis | 447 |
| Myocarditis | 448 |
| Endocarditis | 449 |
| Rheumatic Fever | 450 |
| Valvular Heart Disease | 454 |
| Mitral Valve Prolapse | 456 |
| Arrhythmias | 456 |
| Shock | 460 |
| Cardiac Tamponade | 464 |
| Vascular Conditions | 464 |
| Blood Dyscrasias | 476 |
| Leukemias | 482 |
| Lymphatic Diseases | 488 |
| Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction | 494 |
| Clotting Disorders | 495 |
11 | Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System | 500 |
| Orderly Function of the Urinary System | 501 |
| Acute Glomerulonephritis | 506 |
| Chronic Glomerulonephritis | 507 |
| Nephrotic Syndrome (Nephrosis) | 510 |
| Acute Renal Failure | 512 |
| Chronic Renal Failure | 514 |
| Pyelonephritis | 515 |
| Hydronephrosis | 517 |
| Renal Calculi | 519 |
| Infectious Cystitis and Urethritis | 522 |
| Diabetic Nephropathy | 523 |
| Polycystic Kidney Disease | 524 |
| Neurogenic Bladder | 525 |
| Stress Incontinence | 527 |
| Renal Cell Carcinoma | 528 |
| Bladder Tumors | 530 |
12 | Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System | 534 |
| The Normally Functioning Reproductive Systems | 536 |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases | 538 |
| Sexual Dysfunction | 546 |
| Male Reproductive Diseases | 551 |
| Female Reproductive Diseases | 559 |
| Conditions and Complications of Pregnancy | 577 |
| Diseases of the Breast | 590 |
13 | Neurological Diseases and Conditions | 599 |
| Orderly Function of the Nervous System | 601 |
| Vascular Disorders | 606 |
| Head Trauma | 610 |
| Spinal Cord Injuries | 615 |
| Intervertebral Disk Disorders | 619 |
| Functional Disorders | 623 |
| Peripheral Nerve Disorders | 630 |
| Infectious Disorders | 633 |
| Intracranial Tumors (Brain Tumors) | 638 |
14 | Mental Disorders | 643 |
| Mental Wellness and Mental Illness | 645 |
| Mental Retardation | 646 |
| Learning Disorders | 648 |
| Communication Disorders | 649 |
| Pervasive Development Disorders | 650 |
| Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | 651 |
| Oppositional Defiant Disorder | 652 |
| Tic Disorders | 653 |
| Dementia | 654 |
| Substance-Related Disorders | 659 |
| Schizophrenia | 668 |
| Mood Disorders | 670 |
| Anxiety Disorders | 677 |
| Somatoform Disorders | 682 |
| Gender Identity Disorders | 686 |
| Sleep Disorders | 686 |
| Personality Disorders | 691 |
15 | Disorders and Conditions Resulting from Trauma | 695 |
| Trauma | 697 |
| Open Trauma | 697 |
| Foreign Bodies | 703 |
| Thermal Insults | 706 |
| Bites | 718 |
| Cumulative Trauma (Repetitive Motion Trauma, Overuse Syndrome) | 726 |
| Physical and Psychological Assault Trauma | 731 |
Appendix I | Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests | 745 |
Appendix II | Pharmacology | 765 |
Appendix III | Resource Agencies | 782 |
| Glossary | 787 |