Pulmonary Pathology: A Volume in the Series: Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology - Hardcover

Zander MD, Dani S.; Farver MD, Carol F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 032339308X ISBN 13: 9780323393089

Publisher: Elsevier, 2017

Synopsis

Now fully revised to include recent advances in the field, the second edition of Pulmonary Pathology, a volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series, is an essential foundation text for pathologists. The popular template format makes it easy to use, and new information throughout brings you up to date with what's new in pulmonary pathology and pulmonary medicine, including molecular genetics and personalized medicine therapies. Practical and affordable, this resource is ideal for study and review as well as everyday clinical practice.

• Coverage of both common and rare neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the lung and pleura.
• A focus primarily on diagnosis, with correlations to clinical and radiographic characteristics.
• Clinical and Pathologic Features summarized in quick-reference boxes for fast retrieval of information.
• Hundreds of photomicrographs and gross photographs - most in full color - depict important pathologic features, enabling you to form a differential diagnosis and compare your findings with actual cases.
• Contributions from internationally recognized pathologists, keeping you up to date with the latest information in the field.
• Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

• Virtual Microscope slides now available online.
• Molecular genetics and personalized medicine therapies included throughout.
• New classification and approaches to diagnosis and management of pediatric diffuse lung diseases.
• 9/11-related lung disease and other recently described environmental lung diseases.
• Information on susceptibility genes for individual diseases.
• Viral linkage and new therapies for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and well as information on endobronchial ultrasound-guided needle aspiration.

About this title

About the Authors

Dr. Zander is an internationally recognized lung pathologist, and she maintains an active clinical practice in diagnostic pulmonary pathology and cytopathology. In addition, Dr. Zander enjoys her role as a teacher of residents and medical students and continues to pursue research on lung diseases. She has authored >100 original research articles, reviews, and book chapters, primarily focused upon pulmonary pathology, including many dealing with lung cancer and lung transplantation. She has edited four books on lung pathology and molecular pathology, including the recent second edition of Pulmonary Pathology published in 2017.

Dr Carol Farver has distinguished herself as one of the world's leading authorities in Pulmonary Pathology. Her list of publications includes more than 140 peer-reviewed articles, more than 30 book chapters, and two textbooks. She has contributed her expertise as an invited speaker and/or visiting professor on more than 85 separate occasions

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 032339308X
• ISBN 13: 9780323393089
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 776