Provides a discussion of asbestos induced diseases. This book begins with information on the mineralogy of asbestos, occupation and environmental exposure to asbestos, and asbestosis. A discussion on mesothelioma addresses etiologic considerations and epidemiology, pathologic features, differential diagnosis and treatment and prognosis.

An invaluable reference for the pathologist, pulmonologist, radiologist, and occupational medical practitioner interested in asbestos-related disease as well as malpractice attorneys needing an understanding of asbestos, the diseases it induces, prognosis and clinical implications.

Mineralogy of Asbestos.- Occupational and Environmental Exposure to Asbestos.- Asbestos Bodies and Non-asbestos Ferruginous Bodies.- Asbestosis.- Mesothelioma.- Benign Asbestos-Related Pleural Disease.- Carcinoma of the Lung.- Other Neoplasia.- Cytopathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases.- Experimental Models of Asbestos-Related Diseases.- Analysis of Tissue Mineral Fiber Content.- Medicolegal Aspects of Asbestos-Related Diseases: A Plaintiff's Attorney's Perspective.- Medicolegal Aspects of Asbestos-Related Diseases: Defendant's Attorney's Perspective.