Myelodysplastic Syndromes (Hematologic Malignancies)

About this book

This book summarizes our current knowledge of MDS, from very basic aspects to the clinical management. It provides guidance to the diagnosis, an understanding of disease mechanisms, and a discussion of treatment strategies.

Written for:

Hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, internists

Keywords:

• Cytogenetics
• Hemopoietic Stem Cells
• Myelodysplastic Syndromes
• Pathophysiology

Table of contents

Clinical Presentation.- Differential Diagnosis.- Etiology and Epidemiology.- Molecular Biology of Myelodysplasia.- Classification an Staging of Myelodysplastic Syndromes.- Cytogenetic Diagnosis of Myelodysplastic Syndromes.- Myelodysplastic Syndrome in Children.- Management of Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes.- Supportive Care.- Hematopoietic Growth Factors.- Biologically Based Treatment.- Hemopoietic Cell Transplantation.- Second Malignancies.