Advances in Surgical Pathology: Lung Cancer (ORIGINAL PDF from Publisher)

by Timothy Allen (Editor) This first volume of the Advances in Surgical Pathology series is a concise, updated review of the pathological characteristics of lung cancer. It emphasizes histologic correlation, the clinical management, and the treatment of lung cancer. The fundamental issues surrounding lung cancer, including its epidemiology, basic diagnostic features, differential diagnoses, preneoplasia, pitfalls, and complications, are thoroughly addressed. It also includes current knowledge regarding the molecular alteration of lung cancer carcinogenesis and its impact on patient care. Features Include: Focuses on recent advancements in knowledge, technical procedures, application, and integration as part of current trends in pathology and medicine Emphasizes the new uses of advances within the context of the changing landscape of pathology practice in the 21st century Provides information on how the pathologist can apply new knowledge as part of a subspecialty multidisciplinary team and for purposes of personalized patient therapy Emphasizes molecular testing as well as targeted therapies Provides a resource for the timely updates in knowledge that are necessary for daily practice, for current credentialing, and for the self-assessment modules for recertification (MOC) Includes over 300 full-color images Also included with the Online Companion site: Fully searchable text Over 800 full-color images Product Details ISBN-13: 9781605475912 Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publication date: 11/15/2010 Series: Advances in Surgical Pathology Series Pages: 304