Recognizable patterns of human malformation: Genetic, embryologic, and clinical aspects

by David W. Smith

This user-friendly 5th Edition provides concise but complete information on numerous common and rare disorders that cause human malformation. Includes an outline of the salient features of each condition, as well as material on natural history, etiology, and pathogenesis. The text is accompanied by helpful illustrations and reference lists. Organized to allow for easy access to essential information.

Genres: Medicine, Nonfiction, Medical

653 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

About the author

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David Weyhe Smith was an American pediatrician and dysmorphologist.

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fascinating book for those interested in medicine, psychiatry, psychology, embryology, and genetics! It has medical photos along with descriptions of human deformities, including the usual and unusual symptoms, the typical life pattern, and the origin of the deformity.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

While widely considered the ur-textbook for genetic syndromes presenting with dysmorphology, Smith is invaluable as a reference, but limited as a textbook.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was indispensable for anyone working in medical genetics. Clear and concise with pictures and references. Now I imagine this information in readily available on line ... which may make it an even better resource.

[Luciano Elementi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and concise (indeed), genetic variations: the bad, the ugly, all so human.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this as a reference in the pediatrics office I did my clerkship in - it was excellent for comparing pictures of the malformations to patients with these syndromes.

Excellent reference source for clinical use - NOT FOR SHELF EXAM STUDIES OR BOARD EXAM PREPARATIONS.