W D Travis

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Histological Typing of Lung and Pleural TumoursPaperback, 23 April 1999

Histological Typing of Lung and Pleural Tumours
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Part of Series
Who. World Health Organization. International Histological C
Part of Series
International Histological Classification of Tumours
Print Length
156 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Springer
Date Published
23 Apr 1999
ISBN-10
3540652191
ISBN-13
9783540652199

Description

Lung cancer is currently the most frequently diagnosed major cancer in the world and the most common cause of cancer mortality world- wide. This is largely due to the carcinogenic effects of cigarette smoke. Over the coming decades, changes in smoking habits will greatly influ- ence lung cancer incidence and mortality throughout the world. These changes may also impact upon the histological types of lung cancer. Tumour classification is important for consistency in patient treat- ment, and because it provides a basis for epidemiologic and biologi- cal studies. The previous WHO classification was published in 1981 and since then considerable progress has been made in our understanding of cer- tain lung tumours 1. The concept of neuroendocrine tumours of the lung has been refined with recognition of large cell neuroendocrine carci- noma and modification of criteria for atypical carcinoid. Atypical ade- nomatous hyperplasia is now recognized as a potential precursor to adenocarcinoma. Studies have documented the histological hetero- geneity of lung carcinomas, particularly among adenocarcinomas and poorly differentiated carcinomas. Molecular studies have also shown that hamartomas and sclerosing hemangiomas are true neoplasms rather than tumour-like lesions. This classification is based on histological characteristics of tumours seen in surgical or needle biopsy and autopsy material. Though a large percentage of lung carcinomas are now diagnosed on cytology specimens, the classification does not address cytology.

Product Details

Authors:
W D TravisT V ColbyB CorrinY ShimosatoE Brambilla
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
DE
Date Published:
23 April 1999
Dimensions:
24.41 x 16.99 x 0.97 cm
ISBN-10:
3540652191
ISBN-13:
9783540652199
Language:
English
Location:
Berlin, Heidelberg
Pages:
156
Publisher:
Weight:
290.3 gm

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