Mesothelioma used to be a rare disease, but because of the widespread use of asbestos it has now been described as an epidemic around the world. There has been an explosion in knowledge about mesothelioma in the past few years, partly stimulated by the formation of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group network. This book represents a state-of-the-art review of the disease, from laboratory through to the bedside, from diagnostic procedures through to treatment and from imaging and early detection through to medico-legal aspects. It will be of interest to any clinician or scientist with any involvement in asbestos-related diseases.This book presents a state-of-the-art review of this condition, from laboratory to the bedside, from diagnostic procedures through treatment, and from imaging and early detection to medico-legal issues. For clinicians and scientists and members of the legal profession.
- Title: Mesothelioma
- Editors: Bruce W S Robinson, A. Philippe Chahinian
- Hardcover: 380 pages
- Publisher: Informa Healthcare (January 17, 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 9058231801
- ISBN-13: 978-9058231802
- Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 1 inches
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