Practical Pulmonary Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach, 2nd Edition - A VOLUME IN THE PATTERN RECOGNITION SERIES, EXPERT CONSULT: ONLINE AND PRINT [ Leslie - ELSEVIER SCIENCE ]

With its award-winning, innovative approach, the new edition of Practical Pulmonary Pathology, by Kevin O. Leslie, MD and Mark R. Wick, MD, provides comprehensive, practical guidance in the accurate identification and interpretation of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the lungs. Lavishly illustrated in full color throughout, this "one-stop" resource captures key morphologic patterns for a full range of common and rare conditions and assists in the interpretation of complex diagnostic puzzles. An easily accessible format with a unique "visual index" places in-depth diagnostic guidance quickly at your fingertips-in print or online at www.expertconsult.com. KEY FEATURES Accurately identify all major neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the lungs with this comprehensive, "one-stop" resource whose last edition was named "Medical Textbook of the Year" by the Royal Society of Medicine/Society of Authors in 2005. Easily Grasp important concepts thanks to a consistent presentation of key information on each disease and disorder: etiology . pathogenesis . clinical features . pathologic features . differential diagnosis. Apply practical advice and tips from world-recognized experts, including many time-saving diagnostic clues for interpreting difficult specimens. Improve the accuracy and completeness of your pathology reports with relevant clinical background information and ancillary radiographs, summary tables, charts, and graphs to simplify reference and to facilitate "at-a-glance" comparison between entities.