A medical genetics book which came into existence because of the lack of literature on multiple congenital anomaly syndromes, this study incorporates an approach to the patient with multiple anomalies. It deals with the underpinnings of the field of syndromology. Designed for students, residents, fellows, and physicians with an interest in syndromology, this book assumes some general understanding of the rudiments of both medicine and genetics. The author emphasizes the conceptual aspects of syndromology rather than provide an encyclopaedic treatment on specific syndromes -- a topic covered extensively in other textbooks. Since 1982, when the first edition of this monograph came out, the field has advanced dramatically. That is why Cohen has rewritten the entire book, and added new chapters on genetics, teratogens, and facial dysmorphology.

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M. Michael Cohen, Professor of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University (Emeritus).

"A new and extensively rewritten edition of a respected textbook. Dr. Cohen has significantly reorganized and updated the book... The book is highly readable and the text is supplemented by many informative and often entertaining illustrations."--Journal of Medical Genetics

"A unique approach to the understanding and diagnosis of the child with multiple congenital anomalies....The illustrations, pedigree charts, diagrams, and many tables are excellent. A wonderful addition is the inclusion of many cartoons throughout the book, which add a unique, refreshing touch of intellectual humor....The author has condensed his encyclopedic knowledge and used his analytical mind to clearly produce and invaluable text. He has brought order out of sometimes chaos. This volume is a must for clinical geneticists, dysmorphologists, pediatricians, and pediatric pathologists."--Enid Gilbert-Barness, MD, Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

"The strength of this book lies in its coverage of concepts which are necessary for emerging clinical geneticists to learn in order to practice medical genetics...it does a good job integrating these elements and emphasizing the need to think about the pathogenesis of various phenotypes."--American Journal of Medical Genetics

"The strength of this book lies in its coverage of concepts which are necessary for emerging clinical geneticists to learn in order to practice medical genetics...it does a good job integrating these elements and emphasizing the need to think about the pathogenesis of various phenotypes."--American Journal of Medical Genetics

"...it serves as an important introductory text....It will serve as a usefulreference to students..."--Pediatric and Child Health

"... an important introductory text for students, residents and fellows interested in syndromology. ... will find a place alongside other standard texts on genetic syndromes in medical libraries and departments of clincial genetics. It will serve as a useful reference to students of syndromology seeking to develop their own approach to this complex discipline." Paediatric and Child Health (March 1999)