Practical Pulmonary Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach

Description:


Part of the in-depth and practical Pattern Recognition series, Practical Pulmonary Pathology, 4th Edition, helps you arrive at an accurate diagnosis by using a pattern-based approach. Leading diagnosticians in pulmonary pathology offer practical assistance in identifying all major neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the lungs, guiding you from a pathological pattern through the appropriate work-up, around the pitfalls, and to the best diagnosis. More than 1,000 high-quality illustrations capture key morphologic patterns for a full range of common and rare conditions and assist in the interpretation of complex diagnostic puzzles. A unique “visual index” at the beginning of the book directs you to the exact chapter and specific page you need for in-depth diagnostic guidance. 

Table Of Contents:

Pattern-Based Approach to Diagnosis
1 Lung Anatomy
2 Pulmonary Function Testing for Pathologists
3 Optimal Processing of Diagnostic Lung Specimens
4 Computed Tomography of Diffuse Lung Diseases and Solitary Pulmonary Nodules
5 Developmental and Pediatric Lung Disease
6 Acute Lung Injury
7 Lung Infections
8 Chronic Diffuse Lung Diseases
9 Nonneoplastic Pathology of the Large and Small Airways
10 Pneumoconioses
11 Pulmonary Vasculitis and Pulmonary Hemorrhage
12 Pulmonary Hypertension
13 Pathology of Lung Transplantation
14 Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Lung
15 Sarcomas and Sarcomatoid Neoplasms of the Lungs and Pleural Surfaces
16 Hematolymphoid Disorders
17 Non-Neuroendocrine Carcinomas (Excluding Sarcomatoid Carcinoma) and Salivary Gland-Type Tumors of the Lung
18 Metastatic Tumors in the Lung:
A Practical Approach to Diagnosis
19 Pseudoneoplastic Lesions of the Lungs and Pleural Surfaces
20 Benign and Borderline Tumors
of the Lungs and Pleura
21 Malignant and Borderline Mesothelial Tumors of the Pleura
Appendix
Index