Pulmonary Disease Differential Diagnosis

Author: Li Qingquan Yang Jiong
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book is a specialized work on the differential diagnosis of lung-related diseases, divided into two parts. The first part is the general principles, which primarily introduces the relevant knowledge from various disciplines required for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of lung diseases, such as imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, pulmonary function tests, genetic diagnosis, pathology, etiology, cytopathology, serology, and biochemical tests. The second part is the specific discussions, which mainly covers common lung symptoms, common imaging changes, and the differential diagnosis of lung diseases. In terms of guiding principles, the book emphasizes advanced knowledge, practicality, and scientific rigor. It not only focuses on fundamental theories but also includes recent developments. It highlights the differential diagnosis of common diseases while also discussing rare and uncommon conditions. The text is logically structured, clearly organized, accurately worded, and concisely expressed. This book is primarily intended for pulmonary disease specialists but can also serve as a reference for other specialists, graduate students, and university students.