Yesterday and Today

Abstract

Thirty-six years ago I began assembling material for what was to appear 5 years later as Pathology of the Fetus and Newborn. At that time little material was available relating to disease processes in what subsequently came to be called the perinatal period. What was known was widely scattered in many publications. It seemed, therefore, that it might be of help, not only to pathologists but also to obstetricians and pediatricians, if material pertaining to disease states in this age period could be made available in one place. Since excellent photographic facilities were available, much illustrative material had been accumulated that would provide visual evidence for many of the conditions discussed.