Handling and Grossing of Larger Cases
The correct procedures for handling resected tissue and preparing gross specimens for histologic evaluation of thoracic tumors are of great importance not only for diagnostic purposes but also for staging…
Biphasic Tumors of the Lung
Primary malignant biphasic tumors occurring in the lung parenchyma are rare, accounting for no more than 1% to 2% of all primary malignant tumors of the lung. The two most…
Clinical Management of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in North America. The 5-year relative survival rate among all patients with lung cancer is currently only 16%, compared with…
Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung
Neuroendocrine carcinomas constitute an important group of primary neoplasms in the lung. Although the gamut of primary lung tumors that may show neuroendocrine differentiation is rather complex, involving tumors not…
Staging of Thoracic Malignancies: A Surgeon’s Perspective
The best hope for cure for most patients with malignancies involving the chest cavity lies with surgery. Complete resection of all gross disease with clear microscopic margins is the optimal…
7: Diffuse parenchymal lung disease
CHAPTER 7Diffuse parenchymal lung disease Learning objectives To understand the classification of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (DPLD) To appreciate the aetiology and pathophysiology of DPLD To be aware of the…
4: Common respiratory investigations
CHAPTER 4Common respiratory investigations Learning objectives To know what investigations are required to make a diagnosis in patients presenting with respiratory symptoms and signs To understand how samples of bloods,…
9: Lung cancer
CHAPTER 9Lung cancer Learning objectives To understand the epidemiology and risk factors for lung cancer To appreciate the importance of prevention and early detection To recognise the symptoms and signs…
10: Pleural disease
CHAPTER 10Pleural disease Learning objectives To understand the composition and formation of pleural fluid To know the mechanisms of injury to the pleura To understand the aetiology, diagnosis, and management…
8: Respiratory infections
CHAPTER 8Respiratory infections Learning objectives To understand the common types of respiratory infections To appreciate the risk factors for developing respiratory infections To understand the aetiology and pathogenesis of community…
