Katzenstein and Askin's Surgical Pathology of Non-Neoplastic Lung Disease, 4th Edition - Volume 13 in the Major Problems in Pathology Series
Edited by Anna-Luise A. Katzenstein, MD
512 pages 561 ills
Trim size 7 5/16 X 9 13/16 in
Copyright 2006
Description
Here’s a practical, concise manual for diagnosing biopsy specimens. It clarifies accepted diagnostic criteria for non-neoplastic lung diseases; establishes new criteria where needed; and emphasizes the important features in differential diagnosis. A generous bibliography is provided so that you can obtain more in-depth details if desired. The result is enough clearly presented information to enable you to diagnose the majority of non-neoplastic lung diseases without the need for an “expert” opinion.
Key Features
Provides clear and succinct discussion of diseases along with numerous illustrations
Emphasizes diagnostic points and differential diagnosis
Includes generous reference lists for readers who desire more in-depth information.
New to this Edition
Includes all full-color illustrations.
A reorganized chapter on idiopathic interstitial pneumonias covers important diagnostic points to help you diagnosis these common yet difficult cases.
Table of Contents
1. Handling and Interpretation of Lung Biopsies
2. Acute Lung Injury Patterns: Diffuse Alveolar Damage and Bronchiolitis Obliterans- Organizing Pneumonia
3. Idiopathic Interstitial pneumonia
4. Drug-Induced Lung Disease
5. Pneumoconiosis
6. Immunologic Lung Disease
7. Systemic Diseases Involving the Lung
8. Pulmonary Vasculitis
9. Primary Lymphoid Lung Lesions
10. Infection I. Unusual Pneumonias
11. Infection II. Granulomatous Infections
12. Lung Involvement in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
13. Pulmonary Hypertension and Other Vascular Disorders
14. Pediatric Disorders
15. Miscellaneous I. Specific Diseases of Uncertain Etiology
16. Miscellaneous II. Nonspecific Inflammatory and Destructive Diseases
17. Transbronchial Lung Biopsy