Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases

ISBN-13: 9781441918949 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 422 str.

Victor L. Roggli;Tim D. Oury;Thomas A. Sporn

Opis

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.

Recenzje

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)

 

Spis treści

Contents Preface Preface to the First Edition by Victor L. Roggli, S. Donald Greenberg, Philip C. Pratt Contributors 1 Mineralogy of Asbestos Victor L. Roggli and Patrick Coin 2 Occupational and Environmental Exposure to Asbestos Dennis J. Darcey and Tony Alleman 3 Asbestos Bodies and Nonasbestos Ferruginous Bodies Victor L. Roggli 4 Asbestosis Thomas A. Sporn and Victor L. Roggli 5 Mesothelioma Thomas A. Sporn and Victor L. Roggli 6 Benign Asbestos-Related Pleural Diseases Tim D. Oury 7 Carcinoma of the Lung Victor L. Roggli 8 Other Neoplasia Raj Rolston and Tim D. Oury 9 Cytopathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases Thomas A. Sporn, Kelly J. Butnor, and Victor L. Roggli 10 Experimental Models of Asbestos-Related Diseases Cheryl L. Fattman, Charleen T. Chu, and Tim D. Oury 11 Analysis of Tissue Mineral Fiber Content Victor L. Roggli and Anupama Sharma 12 Medicolegal Aspects of Asbestos-Related Diseases: A Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Perspective Ronald L. Motley, Charles W. Patrick, Jr., and Anne McGinness Kearse 13 Medicolegal Aspects of Asbestos-Related Diseases: A Defendant’s Attorney’s Perspective Albert H. Parnell Appendix Tissue Digestion Techniques Victor L. Roggli Index