Practical Pulmonary Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach (Pattern Recognition)

Book Details

• Author: Smith, Maxwell L., M.D.

• Brand: Elsevier

• Edition: 4

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 844

• Release Date: 21-12-2022

• Part Number: 9780323795470

• EAN: 9780323795470

• Package Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.4 x 3.6 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book
This fourth edition of Practical Pulmonary Pathology is part of the acclaimed Pattern Recognition series and provides a structured, pattern-based framework for diagnosing pulmonary diseases. Developed by leading experts in pulmonary pathology, the book guides readers through morphologic patterns to reach accurate diagnoses for both neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions of the lungs.

Featuring more than 1,000 high-quality images, this edition captures essential histologic, cytologic, and radiologic features across a wide spectrum of common and rare disorders. A distinct “visual index” at the beginning of the book allows for rapid navigation to relevant chapters and specific patterns, enabling efficient problem-solving during diagnostic challenges.

Content includes updated WHO classifications, the latest TNM staging guidelines, newly recognized disease variants, and contemporary diagnostic biomarkers. The book also integrates clinicopathologic correlations along with current advances in ancillary testing, including immunohistochemistry, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostics—crucial for applying precision medicine approaches.

Clear summaries, tables, and color-coded patterns streamline review and everyday use, making this a highly practical reference for pathologists, trainees, and clinicians involved in pulmonary diagnostics.