The new WHO Classification of Lung and Pleural Tumours updates the previous proposal from 1981 and incorporates many new concepts that have developed since that time. A number of newly described lesions are included as well as current concepts in papillomas, adenomas, neuroendocrine tumours, adenocarcinomas, mesothelial tumours, and carcinomas with pleomorphic, sarcomatoid and sarcomatous features. The result is a comprehensive classification with detailed definitions and explantory notes illustrated by 150 high quality color photomicrographs that will promote uniformity in recording and reporting data nationally and internationally. The WHO panel consisted of 24 members from 14 countries giving a broad international input into this work.
By:
W.D. Travis, T.V. Colby, B. Corrin, Yukio Shimosato Assisted by:
L.H. Sobin Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Country of Publication: Germany Edition: Third Edition 1999 Dimensions:
Height: 242mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 425g ISBN:9783540652199 ISBN 10: 3540652191 Series:WHO. World Health Organization. International Histological Classification of Tumours Pages: 156 Publication Date:23 April 1999 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Histological Classification of Lung and Pleural Tumours.- Definitions and Explanatory Notes.- Epithelial Tumours.- Soft Tissue Tumours.- Mesothelial Tumours.- Miscellaneous Tumours.- Lymphoproliferative Diseases.- Secondary Tumours.- Unclassified Tumours.- Tumour-Like Lesions.- TNM Classification of Lung Carcinoma.- TNM Classification of Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura.- Illustrations.