Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases

Victor L. Roggli

ISBN 10: 1441918949 / ISBN 13: 9781441918949

Published by Springer, Humana Okt 2010, 2010

This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases integrates the newest research and advances in its discussion of asbestos induced diseases. Organized in 13 chapters, the book begins with background information on the mineralogy of asbestos, occupation and environmental exposure to asbestos, and asbestosis. A detailed discussion on mesothelioma includes a historical background, addresses etiologic considerations and epidemiology, pathologic features, differential diagnosis and treatment and prognosis. Guidelines for assessing and identifying asbestos-associated carcinomas of the lung, including histopathology and differential diagnosis are discussed. The text also addresses the explosion of research in the area of molecular biology and the abundance of information bearing on the mechanisms by which asbestos causes disease. Chapters also cover cytopathology and experimental models of asbestos related diseases. The diseases associated with asbestos have significant medico-legal implications and two chapters address those issues.Springer-Verlag KG, Sachsenplatz 4-6, 1201 Wien 440 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9781441918949

Synopsis:

Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases integrates the newest research and advances in its discussion of asbestos induced diseases. Organized in 13 chapters, the book begins with background information on the mineralogy of asbestos, occupation and environmental exposure to asbestos, and asbestosis. A detailed discussion on mesothelioma includes a historical background, addresses etiologic considerations and epidemiology, pathologic features, differential diagnosis and treatment and prognosis. Guidelines for assessing and identifying asbestos-associated carcinomas of the lung, including histopathology and differential diagnosis are discussed. The text also addresses the explosion of research in the area of molecular biology and the abundance of information bearing on the mechanisms by which asbestos causes disease. Chapters also cover cytopathology and experimental models of asbestos related diseases. The diseases associated with asbestos have significant medico-legal implications and two chapters address those issues.

Review:

From the reviews of the second edition:

"This is a comprehensive textbook on asbestos. ... The 'pathological' chapters are excellent and are logically set out. ... The accompanying photographs in each chapter are ... crisp, and demonstrate their purpose with finesse. Overall, these features make the book an absolute must for a pathologist whose working practice involves significant asbestos case exposure." (Dr. S. Kolar, acp News – Winter, 2004)

 

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases
Publisher: Springer, Humana Okt 2010
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu
Edition: 2nd Edition