Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation (Hardcover)

~ (Author), David W. Smith (Author)

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Review

REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION:

"This volume is an invaluable reference for all those engaged in the areas of genetics, dysmorphology, pediatrics, and internal medicine. Dr. Jones should be congratulated for perpetuating this great book....A magnificent contribution to the field."-Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Book Description

Provides over 1,450 photographs and illustrations to depict each malformation --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 857 pages
• Publisher: W.B. Saunders Company; 5 Sub edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721661157
• ISBN-13: 978-0721661155
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #848,483 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, easily assimilated clinical reference, October 15, 1998

By	Kelly J. Warren, M.D. ([e-mail]) (USA) - See all my reviews

This is a really outstanding clinical reference. It is of particular relevance to genetic counselors, pediatric specialists, dermatologists, and other clinicians who frequently encounter patients with congenital anomalies and uncommon syndromes. Although the clinical photos are in black and white (no color), they are well chosen to illustrate the features of the (many) syndromes discussed. I have seen several texts that cover roughly the same subject matter as Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation; however, none are as comprehensive or nearly as easy to use. I expect this text will replace MEDLINE as my initial go-to reference when I need to get info regarding patients with uncommon congenital syndromes. This text would be a bargain at twice the price! I recommend it most highly

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Resource, April 25, 2003

By	Too Cold in Madison (Madison, WI, USA) - See all my reviews

This is the best book about congenital malformations available for general pediatricians. It is highly accessible and fairly easy to use. It really helps one put together a differential diagnosis for children with dysmorphic features. The price makes it a bargain that should be in every general pediatric clinic.

I do have one suggested improvement: This book is perfect for conversion into a searchable CD-ROM so that one could simply key in the list of features and get back a list of possible syndromes ranked by likelihood.

UPDATE 2007: The latest edition continues the book's heritage of excellence.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, August 19, 2001

By	Steven R. Allen (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews

This is the best book about congenital malformations available for general pediatricians. It is highly accessible and fairly easy to use. It really helps one put together a differential diagnosis for children with dysmorphic features. The price makes it a bargain that should be in every general pediatric clinic.

I do have one suggested improvement: This book is perfect for conversion into a searchable CD-ROM so that one could simply key in the list of features and get back a list of possible syndromes ranked by likelihood.