Pathology and genetics of tumours of the lung, plura, thymus and heart

This book is an authoritative, concise reference on the histological and genetic typing of tumours of the lung, pleura, thymus and heart. Prepared by 200 authors from 25 countries, it contains more than 670 colour photographs, numerous MRIs, ultrasound images, CT scans, charts and approximately 2200 references. Diagnostic criteria, pathological features and associated genetic alterations are described in a strictly disease-oriented manner. Sections on all recognized neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, incidence, age and sex distribution, location, clinical signs and symptoms, pathology, genetics and predictive factors.