Rare and Interstitial Lung Diseases: Clinical Cases and Real-World Discussions

Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in complex or rare lung diseases managed on outpatient or inpatient respiratory or critical care units with Rare and Interstitial Lung Diseases: Clinical Cases and Real-World Discussions. Written and edited by global leaders in this challenging field, this comprehensive guide brings together a wide variety of cases presented along with perspectives from a multidisciplinary team of experts who discuss therapeutic choices and rationales.

A Real-World Approach to Complex and Rare Pulmonary Disorders

This unique, case-based approach allows readers to become virtual attending physicians, simulating a realistic clinical reasoning process on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with rare and complex lung diseases. The book reflects a nuanced, multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up criteria for complex and rare pulmonary disorders, including:

• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
• Interstitial lung disease related to connective tissue diseases
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Sarcoidosis
• Pulmonary vascular disease

Comprehensive Case Presentations

Each case includes:

• Onset of symptoms
• Diagnostic/therapeutic path
• Discussions on the clinical choices made in accordance with evidence-based medical procedures

The book features 150 images, including:

• Plain film
• Procedural photos
• Ultrasound images
• CT scans
• Histopathology specimens

Latest Updates and Guidelines

The book includes the most recent updates to international guidelines (ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT) on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), as well as:

• The progression of pulmonary fibrosis in patients with ILD other than IPF
• The role of transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) in obtaining a tissue diagnosis in patients with undiagnosed ILD
• The indications of antifibrosant drugs

A Practical Resource for Healthcare Professionals

A practical and interactive resource for pulmonologists, critical care and internal medicine practitioners and fellows, thoracic surgeons, and thoracic radiologists. The enhanced eBook version is included with purchase, allowing access to all text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Product Details:

Publisher: Elsevier

Edition: 1st edition

Publication Date: June 24, 2024

Language: English

Pages: 240

ISBN-10: 0323935222

ISBN-13: 978-0323935227