Synopsis of Diseases of the Chest

Here’s today’s most important clinical knowledge on the diagnosis of chest diseases—condensed into a single, succinct, practical source! Derived from Fraser and Paré’s encyclopedic Diagnosis of Diseases of the Chest, this state-of-the-art New Edition focuses on the diseases and disorders clinicians see in everyday practice. 1,400 beautifully reproduced images, including 100 in full color, demonstrate the clinical appearance of a full range of conditions. Radiology described the previous edition as “a high-caliber text” and declared that “image quality is superb throughout.”


Features

# Examines etiology and pathogenesis, pathologic characteristics, roentgenographic manifestations, clinical manifestations, and prognosis for each condition.
# Helps readers reach a definitive diagnosis more quickly with updated algorithms and simplified tables dedicated to differential diagnosis.
# Features a uniform style throughout, important concepts in highlighted in boldface type, and updated key references from Diagnosis of Diseases of the Chest, 4th Edition.
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What's New

* Integrated coverage of the latest imaging techniques, including high resolution CT, spiral CT, and MR angiography, as well as many new radiologic and full-color pathology illustrations.
* New discussions of CT of the normal lung, pulmonary transplantation, the effects of HIV infection, and pulmonary hemorrhage syndromes as well as the latest WHO classifications of lung tumors.
* New treatment protocols, based on the latest practice guidelines, that provide safe and effective patient-management information.

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Contents

1. THE NORMAL CHEST • The Airways and Pulmonary Ventilation • The Pulmonary Vascular System • The Bronchial Circulation • Pulmonary Defense and Other Nonrespiratory Functions • Development and Growth of the Lung • Innervation of the Lung • The Pleura • The Lymphatic System • The Thoracic Inlet • The Mediastinum • Control of Breathing • The Respiratory Muscles • The Chest Wall • The Normal Lung: Radiography • The Normal Lung: Computed Tomography 2. METHODS OF RADIOLOGIC INVESTIGATION • Radiography • Computed Tomography • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Radionuclide Imaging • Ultrasonography 3. RADIOLOGIC SIGNS OF CHEST DISEASE • Increased Lung Density • Decreased Lung Density • Atelectasis • Pleural Abnormalities 4. DIAGNOSTIC METHODS IN CHEST DISEASE • The Clinical History • Physical Examination • Pathologic and Endoscopic Investigation • Functional Investigation 5. DEVELOPMENTAL AND METABOLIC LUNG DISEASE • Bronchopulmonary Anomalies • Anomalies of the Pulmonary Arteries • Anomalies of the Pulmonary Veins • Anomalies of Both Arteries and Veins • Anomalies of the Pulmonary Lymphatics • Miscellaneous Vascular Anomalies • Metabolic Pulmonary Disease 6. INFECTIOUS DISEASE OF THE LUNGS • General Considerations • Aerobic and Facultative Bacteria • Gram-Negative Bacteria • Spirochetes • Anaerobic Bacteria • Mycobacteria • Fungi and Actinomyces • Viruses • Mycoplasmas • Protozoa • Helminths 7. PULMONARY NEOPLASMS • Pulmonary Carcinoma • Neuroendocrine Neoplasms • Miscellaneous Epithelial Tumors • Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Leukemia • Mesenchymal Neoplasms • Neoplasms of Uncertain Histogenesis • Non-neoplastic Tumor-like Lesions • Secondary Neoplasms 8. PULMONARY MANIFESTATIONS OF HIV INFECTION • Pulmonary Infection • Pulmonary Neoplasia • Miscellaneous Pulmonary Abnormalities 9. CHRONIC INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE • Sarcoidosis • Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis • Neurofibromatosis • Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia 10. IMMUNOLOGIC LUNG DISEASE • Connective Tissue Disease • Vasculitis • Organic Dust Pulmonary Disease • Eosinophilic Lung Disease • Pulmonary Hemorrhage 11. TRANSPLANTATION • Lung and Heart-Lung Transplantation • Bone Marrow Transplantation • Liver Transplantation 12. EMBOLIC AND THROMBOTIC DISEASES OF THE LUNGS • Pulmonary Thrombosis • Pulmonary Thromboembolism • Septic Thromboembolism • Pulmonary Manifestations of Sickle Cell • Disease • Emboli of Extravascular Tissue and Secretions • Emboli of Foreign Material 13. PULMONARY HYPERTENSION • General Features of Pulmonary Hypertension • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension • Pulmonary Venous Hypertension • Pulmonary Hypertension Caused by Diseases of the Respiratory System and/or Hypoxemia • Pulmonary Hypertension Caused by Chronic Thrombotic and/or Embolic Disease • Pulmonary Hypertension Caused by Disorders Directly Affecting the Pulmonary Vasculature 14. PULMONARY EDEMA • General Pathogenetic Features • Pulmonary Edema Associated with Elevated Microvascular Pressure • Pulmonary Edema Associated with Normal Microvascular Pressure 15. DISEASE OF THE AIRWAYS • Obstructive Disease of the Upper Airways • Obstructive Sleep Apnea • Asthma • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease • Cystic Fibrosis • Bronchiectasis • Broncholithiasis • Bronchial Fistulas • Bronchiolitis 16. DISEASE CAUSED BY INHALED INORGANIC DUST • International Classification of Radiographs of the Pneumoconioses • Silica • Coal and Carbon • Asbestos • Other Silicates • Inert Radiopaque Dust • Miscellaneous Inorganic Dust 17. PULMONARY DISEASE CAUSED BY ASPIRATION AND INHALED GASES • Aspiration Lung Injury • Toxic Gas- and Aerosol-Induced Lung Injury • Bronchopulmonary Disease Associated with Burns 18. PULMONARY DISEASE CAUSED BY DRUGS, POISONS, AND IRRADIATION • Drugs • Poisons • Irradiation 19. TRAUMATIC LUNG INJURY • Effects of Nonpenetrating Trauma on the Lungs • Effects of Nonpenetrating Trauma on the Pleura • Effects of Nonpenetrating Trauma on the Mediastinum • Effects of Nonpenetrating Trauma on the Chest Wall and Diaphragm • Effects of Penetrating Trauma on the Thorax • Complications of Thoracic Surgery • Complications of Nonthoracic Surgery • Complications of Therapeutic Procedures 20. PLEURAL DISEASE • Pleural Effusion • Specific Causes of Pleural Effusion • Chylothorax • Pneumothorax • Pleural Fibrosis • Pleural Neoplasms 21. MEDIASTINAL DISEASE • Mediastinitis • Pneumomediastinum • Mediastinal Hemorrhage • Mediastinal Masses 22. DISEASE OF THE DIAPHRAGM AND CHESTWALL • The Diaphragm • The Chest Wall 23. RESPIRATORY DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH A NORMAL RADIOGRAPH • Pulmonary Parenchymal, Airway, and Vascular Disease Associated with a Normal Radiograph • Pleural Disease Associated with a Normal Radiograph • Alveolar Hypoventilation • Alveolar Hyperventilation • Methemoglobinemia Carbon Monoxide Poisoning