This resource describes a practical approach to the diagnosis of tumors and tumor-like conditions affecting the lung and pleura. Although it is primarily directed at surgical pathologists, the book provides radiologic, surgical, and oncologic information that must be considered when dealing with the different conditions covered, and will therefore be useful to oncologists, surgeons, and radiologists. The book focuses on the morphological approach to the different tumor conditions and on the use of ancillary methods to corroborate the morphologic diagnosis. Some historical background is included so that the surgical pathologist can become more familiar with different terms used over the years. The art program offers color and b&w photos and images on every page. After opening chapters on imaging and staging from a surgeon's perspective, chapters cover 11 different families of tumors. Online access to the text is available. Moran is director of thoracic pathology at the University of Texas. Suster teaches in the Department of Pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions of the Lung and Pleura is a superb visual resource that brings the state-of-the-art in thoracic diagnosis straight to the lab bench. Cesar A. Moran and Saul Suster are internationally recognized experts in pulmonary pathology who present a coherent and consistent approach to interpretation and diagnosis. Through more than 900 stunning photographs and a consistent, user-friendly format, this resource provides quality guidance on the diagnostic problems you face in everyday practice. You'll get a host of innovative, practice-oriented features unavailable in any other text that streamline and facilitate diagnostic decision-making. Written by practitioners for practitioners, this visual resource is designed for quick and easy use. You can't afford to be without it.
- Features over 900 high-quality full-color illustrations so you can recognize and diagnose any tissue sample under the microscope.
- Presents immunohistochemical and genetic features wherever relevant for comprehensive information on all of the investigative contexts important to formulating an accurate diagnosis.
- Includes summary tables throughout the text to simplify and clarify complex discussions and enable "at a glance" comparisons between entities.
- Provides practical advice from experts on pitfalls in differential diagnosis to help you avoid diagnostic errors.
