The pathological growth of tissues - in hypertrophy, regeneration, inflammation and tumor formation

Hugo Ribbert's "The Pathological Growth of Tissues" (1896) is a medical milestone—a fascinating look at what happens when the body begins to break its own rules. At a time when modern cell biology was still in its infancy, Ribbert provides a precise and visionary analysis of the biological processes behind hypertrophy, regeneration, and—most excitingly—the development of tumors.

With scientific rigor and remarkable clarity, he describes how even dormant cells can undergo unexpected growth under certain conditions. His focus is not merely on disease patterns, but on the fundamental understanding of life, growth, and disruption.

Anyone interested in the origins of tumor research, pathological anatomy, or the development of medical ways of thinking will find a fascinating piece of scientific history in this slim volume – factual, profound, and far ahead of its time.

This book on the pathological growth of tissues in hypertrophy, regeneration, inflammation and tumor formation is an unchanged reprint of the original 1896 edition.