Myeloid Malignancies. an Atlas of Investigation and Diagnosis

Description:

Meeting the needs for haematologists and clinical chemists for an up to date reference, this atlas provides a visual presentation of myeloproliferative neoplasms and myeloid leukaemia. Compiled by leading experts in the UK, each individual disease is surveyed by chapter, covering the clinical presentation, haematological and pathological features, immunophenotyping and cytogenetic and genetic abnormalities. Diagnosis and differential diagnosis is discussed, and prognosis and treatment options are reviewed. The book is heavily illustrated throughout with colour photographs and diagrams. This atlas fills a gap in the literature and is an essential resource for all haematologists. Its companion volume in the series comprises an illustrated guide to lymphoid malignancies.

Contents:

Preface

1. Molecular basis and classification of myeloid neoplasms
2. Acute myeloid leukaemia
3. The myeloproliferative disorders - overview
4. Chronic myeloid leukaemia
5. Chronic eosinophilic leukaemia
6. Polycythaemia vera
7. Essential thrombocythaemia
8. Idiopathic or primary myelofibrosis
9. Systemic mastocytosis
10. Myelodysplastic syndromes
11. The myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disorders - overview
12. Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia
13. Atypical chronic myeloid leukaemia
14. Juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia

Abbreviations
General index

Benefits:

· Provides the most up-to-date reference of its type in the field of haematology. · Assists visual investigation of signs and symptoms. · Ready to-use-information in an easily accessible format.

Authors:

BJ Bain, Honorary Consultant Haematologist, St Mary's Hospital NHS Trust and Dept. Haematology, Faculty of Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital Campus of Imperial College, London, UK; E Matutes, Consultant Haematologist, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Section of Haemato-Oncology, Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK

Readership:

Haematologists · Clinical scientists (cytopathology, histopathology, pathologists) · Doctors in training.