Atlas of Pulmonary Pathology: A Pattern Based Approach

Closely mirroring the daily sign-out process, Atlas of Pulmonary Pathology: A Pattern Based Approach is a highly illustrated, efficient guide to accurate diagnosis. This practical reference uses a proven, pattern-based approach to clearly explain how to interpret challenging cases by highlighting red flags in the clinical chart and locating hidden clues in the slides. Useful as a daily “scope-side guide,” it features numerous clinical and educational features that help you find pertinent information, reach a correct diagnosis, and assemble a thorough and streamlined pathology report.

• More than 1,600 high-quality photomicrographs capture the subtle morphologic spectrum of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic lung biopsies. Each image is captioned with key diagnostic considerations and includes callouts showing subtle features and diagnostic clues.
• Practical tools throughout the text include:
  • Tables that emphasize salient clinicopathologic features, management implications, and therapeutic options
  • Discussions of how and when to incorporate molecular tools
  • Checklists for key elements of the diagnostic approach and sample notes for inclusion in pathology reports
  • Relevant endoscopic images, photographs of select gross specimens, and medical figures
  • Brief reviews of normal histology that provide contrast to succeeding patterns
  • “Pearls and Pitfalls” and “Near Misses” sections with lessons from real life sign-out experience
  • “Frequently Asked Questions” sections that discuss common diagnostic dilemmas
  • “Sample Note” sections that offer a template of how to sign out cases from the simple to the complex Comprehensive quiz provides experience with high-yield, board-style teaching topics