This practical reference uses a proven, pattern-based approach to clearly explain how to interpret challenging cases by highlighting red flags in the clinical chart and locating hidden clues in the slides.

What are the features of "Atlas of Pulmonary Pathology - A Pattern-Based Approach" ?

Useful as a daily “scope-side guide," it features numerous clinical and educational features that help you find pertinent information, reach a correct diagnosis, and assemble a thorough and streamlined pathology report.

• More than 1,600 high-quality photomicrographs capture the subtle morphologic spectrum of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic lung biopsies. Each image is captioned with key diagnostic considerations and includes callouts showing subtle features and diagnostic clues.
• Practical tools throughout the text include:

• • Tables that emphasize salient clinicopathologic features, management implications, and therapeutic options
  • Discussions of how and when to incorporate molecular tools
  • Checklists for key elements of the diagnostic approach and sample notes for inclusion in pathology reports
  • Relevant endoscopic images, photographs of select gross specimens, and medical figures
  • Brief reviews of normal histology that provide contrast to succeeding patterns
  • “Pearls and Pitfalls" and “Near Misses" sections with lessons from real life sign-out experience
  • “Frequently Asked Questions" sections that discuss common diagnostic dilemmas
  • “Sample Note" sections that offer a template of how to sign out cases from the simple to the complex Comprehensive quiz provides experience with high-yield, board-style teaching topics

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Who are the authors of "Atlas of Pulmonary Pathology - A Pattern-Based Approach" ?

Yasmeen Mahmood Butt : Dr. Yasmeen Mahmood Butt is a Pathology Specialist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Having more than 8 years of diverse experiences, especially in PATHOLOGY, Dr. Yasmeen Mahmood Butt affiliates with Mayo Clinic Hospital, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group Mayo Clinic - Arizona, USA.

Henry D. Tazelaar  Dr. Henry Tazelaar is Chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and he is a Consultant in the Division of Anatomic Pathology in Arizona. Dr. Tazelaar also serves as Chair of the Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Specialty Council. He joined the staff of Mayo Clinic in 1988 and holds the academic rank of Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

Dr. Tazelaar’s work has focused on refining criteria used to diagnose the rejection of transplanted hearts and lungs. He is also active in identifying new pulmonary diseases and better understanding how systemic diseases affect the lungs and pleura. His observations have led to the identification of several new or unusual pulmonary diseases.