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.

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Author:   Victor L. Roggli ,  Tim D. Oury ,  Thomas A. Sporn
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2004
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.832kg
ISBN:  

9781441918949

ISBN 10:   1441918949
Pages:   422
Publication Date:   05 October 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Mineralogy of Asbestos.- Occupational and Environmental Exposure to Asbestos.- Asbestos Bodies and Nonasbestos Ferruginous Bodies.- Asbestosis.- Mesothelioma.- Benign Asbestos-Related Pleural Disease.- Carcinoma of the Lung.- Other Neoplasia.- Cytopathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases.- Experimental Models of Asbestos-Related Diseases.- Analysis of Tissue Mineral Fiber Content.- Medicolegal Aspects of Asbestos-Related Diseases: A Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Perspective.- Medicolegal Aspects of Asbestos-Related Diseases: A Defendant’s Attorney’s Perspective.

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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)

<p>From the reviews of the second edition: <p> 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)<p>

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