Main description:

All diseases involving the lung are presented in alphabetical order. Each is discussed in the same way under the subheadings of definition, epidemiology, pathophysio- logy, clinical prognosis, radiology, gross and micro patho- logy, histomorphological descriptors, special stains, hall- mark of diagnosis and differential diagnosis.

"An encyclopedic collection of terms dealing with diseases and/or pathological conditions of the respiratory organs with the aim to give the reader rapid information about the essential aspects. This encyclopedic source can be recommended not only to pathologists but also to clinicians and practitioners faced with pulmonary diseases." (Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology)

Contents:

General Aspects.- Clinical Techniques.- Radiological Techniques.- Tissue Handling.- Biopsies.- Cytological Specimens.- Surgical Specimens.- Autopsy Specimens.- Staining Techniques.- Conventional Techniques.- Immunohistochemistry.- Normal Histopathology.- General Remarks.- Normal Lung Biopsy and Biopsy Artifacts.- Bronchi and Bronchioles.- Distant Lung Parenchyma.- Pulmonary Artery.- Bronchial Artery.- Bronchial and Pulmonary Veins.- Lymphatic System.- Pleura.- Descriptors of Normal Findings.- Alphabetical Index of Lung Diseases.- References.- Appendix: Figures of Lung Diseases.