This is a well revised and updated edition of the book which presents the information on the practical aspects of pathology in a student-friendly manner. The book has been written in a simple and lucid style and includes illustrations for the benefit of all the students, intelligent as well as ordinary, studying pathology at undergraduate level in various fields including medical (MBBS) and dental sciences (BDS), AYUSH courses, and other courses pertaining to medical laboratory technology and allied health sciences.

Salient Features of the Book
◘The book is divided into five sections: Haematology, Clinical Pathology and Basics of Cytology, General Pathology and Systemic Pathology,
Histopathology Techniques and Cytology Techniques
◘ Each part covers different exercises.
◘ Book lays emphases on acquiring practical skills.
◘ Most of the NMC competencies related to skills are addressed.
◘ The book is also useful for the students in their preparation of examination to answer long answers, short essays and short answers and to face viva voce examination as quick review in pathology.
◘ Additional important material is added as supplements after each section to address some of the topics.
◘ Case studies are included after Haematology, Clinical Pathology, General Pathology and Systemic Pathology and Cytology sections to take the students to a higher level of thinking. The answers to these cases are given at the end of all the chapters. After main five parts, at the end has “Similes in Pathology”, “Know Your Scientists” and “Pearls to Remember” covering various topics which will help the students in preparation for competitive examination in medicine.
◘ The book has been designed with illustrations of gross and microscopic pictures with original as well as schematic diagrams.