Pathology of Lung Disease : Morphology - Pathogenesis - Etiology /

This well-illustrated textbook covers the full range of lung and pleural diseases from the pathologic standpoint. Both diseases of adults and pediatric lung diseases are presented. The book will serve as an excellent guide to the diagnosis of these diseases, but in addition it explains the disease m...

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Main Authors: Popper, Helmut (Author)
Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Published: Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer,
Publisher Address: Berlin, Heidelberg :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-50491-8
Summary: This well-illustrated textbook covers the full range of lung and pleural diseases from the pathologic standpoint. Both diseases of adults and pediatric lung diseases are presented. The book will serve as an excellent guide to the diagnosis of these diseases, but in addition it explains the disease mechanisms and etiology. Genetics and molecular biology are also discussed whenever necessary for a full understanding. The author is an internationally recognized expert who runs courses on lung and pleural pathology attended by participants from all over the world. In compiling this book, he has drawn on more than 30 years experience in the field.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource(XX,699pages): illustrations
ISBN: 9783662504918
Index Number: RB1
CLC: R563
Contents: Development of the lung -- Anatomy and Histology of normal lung -- Pediatric Pulmonary Pathology -- Edema -- Air filling diseases -- Airway diseases -- Smoking related lung diseases.