All diseases involving the lung are presented in alphabetical order. Each is discussed in the same way under the subheadings of definition, epidemiology, pathophysio- logy, clinical prognosis, radiology, gross and micro patho- logy, histomorphological descriptors, special stains, hall- mark of diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
"An encyclopedic collection of terms dealing with diseases and/or pathological conditions of the respiratory organs with the aim to give the reader rapid information about the essential aspects. This encyclopedic source can be recommended not only to pathologists but also to clinicians and practitioners faced with pulmonary diseases." (Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology)
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"An encyclopedic collection of terms dealing with diseases and/or pathological conditions of the respiratory organs with the aim to give the reader rapid information about the essential aspects. This encyclopedic source can be recommended not only to pathologists but also to clinicians and practitioners faced with pulmonary diseases." (Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology)
Synopsis:
Fast and detailed access to information about both common and rare lung diseases make this a useful reference for lung pathologists. This book presents the diseases in alphabetical order. Under each disease there is a uniformly structured presentation of its definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical prognosis, radiology, gross and microscopic pathology, histology, descriptors, special stains, hallmark of diagnosis and differential diagnosis. It covers disorders induced through drug intake or industrial exposure as well as infectious diseases, and provides assistance in difficult cases and much useful clinical data. The book may also serve as a guide for the analysis of histomorphological images or a guide for additional useful steps in order to assure a certain diagnosis,
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- PublisherSpringer
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 3540542639
- ISBN 13 9783540542636
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages402