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Integrates the newest research and advances in its discussion of asbestos induced diseases
Covers the full spectrum of discussions from the basic background information on what is asbestos to differential diagnosis and clinical implications, to the medico-legal aspects
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
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.
Reviews
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)
Editors and Affiliations
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Duke University, Durham, USA
Victor L. Roggli
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Durham VA Medical Centers, Durham, USA
Victor L. Roggli
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Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, USA
Thomas A. Sporn
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA
Tim D. Oury
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases
Editors: Victor L. Roggli, Thomas A. Sporn, Tim D. Oury
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b97620
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
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eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2004
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-1894-9Published: 05 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-21819-9Published: 29 April 2006
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XVI, 422
Additional Information: Originally published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkens, 1992
Topics: Pathology, Occupational Medicine/Industrial Medicine, Oncology