Part of the popular Biopsy Interpretation Series Biopsy Interpretation of the Lung Second
Edition is a concise practical resource with a strong focus on diagnosis and
management-oriented ancillary testing. It provides superbly illustrated coverage of the full
range of neoplasms and non-neoplastic entities arising within the lung. Focusing on the daily
tasks and needs of the general pathologist this updated Second Edition is an excellent bench
reference for the interpretation of the most common lung biopsies and is also a helpful
resource for surgical pathologists pathology residents pathology fellows pulmonologists
pulmonology fellows and thoracic surgeons. ?Addresses both common and unusual issues that
arise in the day-to-day interpretation of lung biopsies providing a solid approach to
formulating surgical and medical decisions.?Includes detailed chapters on interstitial lung
disease lung cancer and neuroendocrine tumors.?Covers the major clinical aspects of the
various disease processes plus histopathologic features and use of ancillary diagnostic
techniques such as special stains immunohistochemistry electron microscopy and molecular
pathology.?Discusses indications for different types of biopsies for various lesions such as
endoscopic vs. core needle vs. open wedge biopsy.?Brings you up to date with recent changes in
terminology diagnostic criteria and the development of newer molecular techniques that have
changed the practice of pulmonary pathology.?Features hundreds of new references more than 500
color photomicrographs and numerous tables that categorize lesions and present diagnostic
criteria in a simple format.?Provides eBook access to 200 additional images and a
multiple-choice test bank that is ideal for board exam preparation.Enrich Your Ebook Reading
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