Pathology of the Mediastinum

A comprehensive, up-to-date review of the pathology of thymomas and other neoplastic and non-neoplastic mediastinal diseases.

This book provides pathologists, radiologists, surgeons, pulmonologists and oncologists with a current, comprehensive review of tumors and non-neoplastic lesions of the thymus, heart, pleura and intrathoracic area. The book includes over 650 illustrations and provides detailed diagnostic criteria and management guidelines for the diseases discussed.This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the pathology of the neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases that occur in the mediastinum. The pathologic and relevant clinical features are discussed, and detailed diagnostic criteria for various diseases are given, along with information about the most relevant laboratory tests. The features of thymomas, thymic carcinomas, neuroendocrine carcinomas and germ cell tumors are discussed in detail, including the utilization of immunostains and other ancillary tests in diagnosing these diseases. An algorithmic approach to the differential diagnosis of mediastinal lymphomas is given, and a novel clinico-pathologic classification helps readers diagnose and treat thymomas. Cardiac lesions, mesothelioma and other intrathoracic lesions are also reviewed. The book features more than 650 images, and downloadable copies of these are included on a CD-ROM, packaged with the print book. Pathology of the Mediastinum will be of interest to practising surgical pathologists, thoracic surgeons, oncologists and radiologists.