Diseases of the Lung describes the anatomic and pathogenetic bases of various radiologic abnormalities seen in chest disease.

Organized according to patterns seen on standard chest radiographs and CT scans, each pattern is defined and illustrated by a number of cases.

Features:

• More than 800 illustrations—over 300 in full colour
• Succinct background of diseases, including clinical and pathological definition

Contents

1. Congenital Abnormalities
2. Pulmonary Infection
3. Pulmonary Carcinoma
4. Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Leukemia
5. Miscellaneous Neoplasms
6. Connective Tissue Diseases
7. Eosinophilic Lung Diseases
8. Interstitial Pneumonia
9. Occupational Lung Disease
10. Drug-Induced Lung Disease
11. Metabolic Pulmonary Disease
12. Radiation Pneumonitis and Fibrosis
13. Emphysema
14. Pulmonary Edema
15. Large Airway Disease
16. Bronchiolitis
17. Pulmonary Embolism
18. Pulmonary Hypertension
19. Pulmonary Vasculitis and Hemorrhage
20. Miscellaneous Pulmonary Diseases

Index

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