[Pediatric pathology: a child is not an adult in miniature form].
In pediatric pathology, diagnosis explores major aspects of childhood disorders ranging from malformative syndromes to neoplasm's and forensic pathology. For this mental gymnastics, knowledge of the different morphological and physiological process of development and adaptation are essential. Furthermore, new adjuvant technology ensure a more precise diagnosis by the pediatric pathologist. A review of some particular situations in child are illustrated below.
Schobinger-Clément
Sylviane
S
Institut universitaire de pathologie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. sylviane.schobinger@chuv.ch
Osterheld
Maria-Chiara
MC
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010338:Pathology, Clinical; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010372:Pediatrics