Isbn: 9781331167150 - on diseases of the skin, vol. 5: including the exanthemata (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This seminal medical reference guide provides a comprehensive account of the origins, symptoms, and consequences of the various ulcerative conditions affecting human skin. Offering a detailed historic perspective on the study of ulcers, the author situates his work within a tradition of medical knowledge dating back to antiquity. Moving beyond ontological notions of ulcers as discrete entities, the author presents a more nuanced understanding of ulcers as a stage in the progression of well-identified pathological processes. Beyond the general etiology of ulcer formation, the author provides a detailed examination of the specific etiological factors and clinical characteristics associated with various ulcer types. The text also addresses the different levels of significance that various ulcer types may bear in relation to broader systemic health issues, and complicates the idea that ulcers are a direct result of a patient's humoral state. Drawing on case studies and microscopic analysis, the author presents a systematic classification of ulcers, including those arising from both inflammatory and neoplastic causes. Readers will also find insights into the specific pathological processes at work in the development of ulcers, including inflammation, suppuration, epithelial disintegration, and molecular necrosis. The author's insights remain valuable to present-day medical science, proving that although treatment may progress, the core principles of understanding and diagnosing disease manifestations remain constant over time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…