Overview
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 there are two chapters dedicated to addressing the issue. More than 190 illustrations complement the text. An invaluable reference for the pathologist, pulmonologist, radiologist, and occupational medical practitioner interested in asbestos-related disease as well as malpractice attorneys needing an understanding of asbestos, the diseases it induces, prognosis and clinical implications.
Full Product Details
Author: Victor L. Roggli ,
Tim D. Oury ,
Thomas A. Sporn
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: 2nd ed. 2004
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 2.320kg
ISBN: 9780387200903
ISBN 10: 0387200908
Pages: 422
Publication Date: 04 March 2004
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Replaced By: 9783642411922
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
From the reviews of the second edition: <p> This is a comprehensive textbook on asbestos. a ] The 'pathological' chapters are excellent and are logically set out. a ] The accompanying photographs in each chapter are a ] 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 a Winter, 2004) <p>
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)
