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Here's a practical, concise manual for diagnosing biopsy specimens. It clarifies accepted diagnostic criteria for non-neoplastic lung diseases; establishes new criteria where needed; and emphasizes the important features in differential diagnosis. A generous bibliography is provided so that you can obtain more in-depth details if desired. The result is enough clearly presented information to enable you to diagnose the majority of non-neoplastic lung diseases without the need for an "expert" opinion.

• Provides clear and succinct discussion of diseases along with numerous illustrations
• Emphasizes diagnostic points and differential diagnosis
• Includes generous reference lists for readers who desire more in-depth information.

Includes all full-color illustrations.

A reorganized chapter on idiopathic interstitial pneumonias covers important diagnostic points to help you diagnosis these common yet difficult cases.

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A practical, concise manual for diagnosing biopsy specimens. It clarifies accepted diagnostic criteria for non-neoplastic lung diseases. It emphasizes the important features in differential diagnosis. It offers chapters on infiltrative and interstitial lung disease, along with coverage of AIDS and the respiratory system.