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This encyclopedic work describes the phenotype spectrum, epidemiology, mode of inheritance, and pathogenesis of nearly 700 genetic syndromes. Uniquely comprehensive, it depicts the clinical features of all known genetic disorders affecting the head and neck and contains over 2300 illustrations. The authors make a clear distinction between doubtful and authentic cases, and bibliographies accompany each syndrome to encourage further research. This is a reorganized, completely rewritten and greatly expanded version of the second edition. It will be an invaluable guide for all clinicians dealing with patients who have head and neck syndromes.
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About the Author:
Robert J. Gorlin is at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. M. Michael Cohen is at Dalhousie University.
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"A standard of syndrome scholarship that will be hard to match. This statement is not made lightly as the field of medical genetics contains many important books but few classics...The Third Edition clearly belongs in the library of all medical genetics practitioners." -- American Journal of Medical Genetics
"An excellent production by the authors and publishers." --Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews
"This edition will maintain its place as an essential medical geneticists and all whose work involves abnormalities affecting the head and neck. The comprehensive index, excellent cross referencing, and suggestions for differential diagnosis will continue to prove invaluable to clinical practice in many disciplines. This book cannot be recommended too highly." -- Journal of Medical Genetics
"This edition has been five years in the making and provides information that is current to June 2001, an astonishing task for a volume of this size...It brings in quantities of new molecular data and many new syndromes, all defined by a face that is unusual...those who count this book as part as their essential library will be pleased to see a very familiar layout with a continued dedication to excellent illustrations and comprehensive references...For those of you unfamiliar with this textbook, what a treat is in store."--Human Genetics
"...all of you will recognize the value of this reference source and will cherish it."--Human Genet
"An excellent production by the authors and publishers." --Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews
"This edition will maintain its place as an essential medical geneticists and all whose work involves abnormalities affecting the head and neck. The comprehensive index, excellent cross referencing, and suggestions for differential diagnosis will continue to prove invaluable to clinical practice in many disciplines. This book cannot be recommended too highly." -- Journal of Medical Genetics
"This edition has been five years in the making and provides information that is current to June 2001, an astonishing task for a volume of this size...It brings in quantities of new molecular data and many new syndromes, all defined by a face that is unusual...those who count this book as part as their essential library will be pleased to see a very familiar layout with a continued dedication to excellent illustrations and comprehensive references...For those of you unfamiliar with this textbook, what a treat is in store."--Human Genetics
"...all of you will recognize the value of this reference source and will cherish it."--Human Genet
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- PublisherMcGraw-Hill
- Publication date1976
- ISBN 10 0070237905
- ISBN 13 9780070237902
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages812
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Syndromes of the Head and Neck - Second Edition
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ISBN 13: 9780070237902
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Book Description Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Various (illustrator). Second Edition. This large book has been bound in black with reddish lettering on the spine and front cover. There is corner bumping and edge wear - no board showing. Minor spotting, rubbing of covers. Text is clean and solid in it's binding. No highlighting or marginalia. Well illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. Owner's gift inscription blacked out on half title page. Upper corner of front end paer has been signed and inscribed by Dr. Robert Gorlin has follows: "To {name blacked out} Warmest regards. {Bob Gorlin - signature}. Due to the size and weight of this book, it may requrie additional shipping. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed & Inscribed By Author. Seller Inventory # 018044
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