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

This comprehensive guide brings together global leaders in the field of respiratory medicine to provide readers with the latest advances in complex or rare lung diseases. Edited by renowned experts Claudio Sorino MD PhD and Sergio Agati MD, this book is essential for pulmonologists, critical care and internal medicine practitioners, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists seeking to stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the management of interstitial lung diseases.

A Case-Based Approach to Complex Lung Diseases

Using a unique, case-based approach, this book presents a wide range of clinical scenarios, each featuring a multidisciplinary team of experts who discuss therapeutic choices and rationales. This real-world approach allows readers to simulate a realistic clinical reasoning process, exploring the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with rare and complex lung diseases.

Comprehensive Coverage of Rare Pulmonary Disorders

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

Each case includes:

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

Visual Aids and Enhancements

Features 150 images, including:

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

Staying Current with International Guidelines

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

An essential resource for pulmonologists, critical care and internal medicine practitioners, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists, this book provides a practical and interactive guide to the management of complex and rare lung diseases. The enhanced eBook version included with purchase allows readers to access all of the text, figures, and references on a variety of devices, with additional digital ancillary content available up to 6 weeks following publication.