Difficult to Diagnose Rare Diffuse Lung Disease
Description
Key Features
- Highlights the new method of probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (alveoscopy) of the distal respiratory region, opening new horizons in the minimally invasive diagnosis of lung diseases
- Discusses current treatment strategies in accordance with clinical guidelines, including data from the latest clinical trials
- Presented in tabular format to aid in the diagnostic process
Readership
Table of Contents
1. CT assessment of diffuse lung disease
2. Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia
3. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
4 Airspace-predominant diseases
5. Pulmonary amyloidosis
6: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
7. Eosinophilic lung disease
8. Lung disease related to connective tissue diseases
9. Diffuse cystic lung diseases
10. Lung tumors mimicking diffuse non-neoplastic lung diseases
11. Drug-induced pulmonary disease
Product details
- No. of pages: 430
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2019
- Published: August 24, 2019
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128153758
- eBook ISBN: 9780128153765
About the Editor
Alexander Averyanov
Affiliations and Expertise
Ratings and Reviews
Latest reviews
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Georgina W. Fri Jan 24 2020
Miss Warner
Difficult to Diagnose Rare Diffuse Lung Disease provides an extensive overview of modern clinical, radiological and interventional diagnosis of pulmonary disease. Clinical presentation of each distinct lung disease is clearly described, whilst highlighting both typical and atypical features of each condition, alongside risk factors and pathogenesis. Emphasis is then primarily placed upon current diagnostic methods and their application amongst these respiratory diagnoses. Radiological and histological images feature prominently throughout, thereby supporting each explanation clearly. A concise overview of the pCLE technique is of particular interest. As a relatively new technique, this summary provides a good introduction, enabling the reader to begin to understand the implications of its use in clinical practice. Although highly specialist, Difficult to Diagnose Rare Diffuse Lung Disease provides a logical and comprehensive overview of pulmonary disease; acting as a valuable reference for not only respiratory clinicians but many others within the multidisciplinary team. Beyond this, the textbook would be beneficial for medical students and junior doctors participating in further study within the field of respiratory medicine. The standard of Russian medical research and teaching is very high, and Difficult to Diagnose Rare Diffuse Lung Disease deserves special attention. Professor Alexander Averyanov is an international authority on pulmonary emphysema, interstitial lung disease, confocal laser endomicroscopy of distal airways, and stem cells technologies in the treatment of lung diseases. Professor Averyanov, MD, PhD, DSc. Med., is the chief Research Officer of the Pulmonary Scientific and Research Institute, Moscow, Russia. He is also the Head of the Pulmonary Division at the Federal Research Clinical Center, Chief Expert pulmonologist of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia.