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Practical Thoracic Pathology
Diseases of the Lung, Heart, and Thymus
By
Allen P. Burke, MD,
Professor, Department of Pathology, University of Mary-
land School of Medicine, Baltimore, MA, The Joint Pathology Center, National
Capital Region Medical Directorate, Silver Spring, MA;
Marie-Christine
Aubry, MD,
Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Consultant, Divi-
sion of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN;
Joseph J. Malesze-
wski, MD,
Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Associate
Professor of Medicine, Consultant, Divisions of Anatomic Pathology, Cardiovas-
cular Diseases, and Medical Genetics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN;
Borislav
A. Alexiev, MD,
Assistant Professor, Medical Director, Immunohistochemistry,
Department of Pathology, University of Maryland Medical Center, MD,
Fabio
R. Tavora, MD, PhD,
Associate Medical Director, Argos Laboratory, Head of
Anatomic Pathology, Messejana Heart and Lung Hospital, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
DESCRIPTION
Practical Thoracic Pathology: Diseases of the Lung, Heart, and
Thymus
(formerly
Practical Cardiovascular Pathology
) is a superbly illustrated, one-volume reference to pa-
thology of the thorax. More than 1,800 full-color illustrations, tables, and “practical points” boxes help you
arrive at a diagnosis accurately and efficiently. Ideal for both pathology residents and practicing surgical
pathologists, this in-depth resource focuses on illustrated practical diagnosis, including differential diagnosis.
FEATURES
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New globally-recognized editors and contributors share their expertise in every area of thoracic pathology.
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The significantly revised cardiac section has been reorganized and rewritten to reflect current treatments and
terminology, while retaining its practical approach emphasizing clinical and pathologic correlation.
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Objective coverage includes updated classifications of interstitial lung disease, vascular lung disease,
transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases, and carcinomas of the lung, as well as non-epithelial tumors.
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Up-to-date information on the genetics of lung cancer, with a focus on current guidelines for genetic testing
and what likely lies ahead.
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Superb coverage of imaging in interstitial lung disease, including explanations of radiologic findings that
correlate with pathologic diagnosis.
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Highly useful for residents, community pathologists, forensic pathologists, and academic pathologists, as
well as subspecialty pathologists.
Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled
interactive eBook edition
, which can be downloaded to your
tablet and smartphone or accessed online
and includes features like:
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Complete content with enhanced navigation
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Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links
that pull results from content in the book, your
notes, and even the web
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Cross-linked pages, references, and more
for easy navigation
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Highlighting tool
for easier reference of key content throughout the text
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Ability to
take and share notes
with friends and colleagues
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Quick reference tabbing
to save your favorite content for future use
MEDICAL
Pathology
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