Diagnostic Pathology: Molecular Oncology E-Book (eBook)

Diagnostic Pathology: Molecular Oncology E-Book

Aaron Auerbach, Mohammad A. Vasef (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
1000 Seiten
Elsevier Health Sciences (Verlag)
978-0-323-61145-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Covering all aspects of molecular pathology as it relates to the transformation and pathogenesis of cancer, this award-winning volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an expert resource for pathologists at all levels of experience and training, both as a quick reference and as an efficient review to improve knowledge and skills. This easily accessible, point-of-care reference features templated, bulleted content that is generously illustrated with charts, graphs, tables, and color photomicrographs of histology with special stains. It offers a practical, clinical approach to examining how molecular mutations affect common medical diseases and identifies the relevant and appropriate molecular tests to perform for a complete work-up in the era of molecular-targeted therapies. - Provides updated information on molecular mutations in different tumors, including solid tumors and hematopoietic neoplasms, and new targeted therapies geared toward these molecular alterations- Discusses now widely used immunotherapy treatments, including how immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of many neoplasms such as breast and lung carcinomas and lymphoma- Features more than 2,000 annotated images throughout, including H&E stains, immunostains, and FISH images- Covers timely topics such as:- Recent advances in cancer immunotherapy, specifically in the molecular basis of immunotherapy- Newly discovered targeted therapies, including multiple lung carcinoma therapies now considered for patients based on existing mutations to specific genes (KRAS, ALK, BRAF, and ROS)- The need for integration of myeloid and lymphoid gene panels due to increased knowledge from next generation sequencing studies of new mutations and the resulting newly developed molecular targets- Increased usage of next generation sequencing techniques- Changes to hematopoietic tumor details based on revised WHO guidelines- Recipient of a 2016 BMA Award: Highly Commended, Pathology (previous edition)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.8.2019
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Pathologie
• ISBN-10: 0-323-61145-1 / 0323611451
• ISBN-13: 978-0-323-61145-9 / 9780323611459