Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (eBook)

Philip Lanzkowsky (Herausgeber)

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2005 | 4. Auflage
856 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-049731-0 (ISBN)

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Entirely updated to reflect modern thinking and protocols, the Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology provides concise information needed for the day-to-day management of children with pediatric hematologic and oncologic diseases. The clear style allows readers to make an accurate diagnosis and permits him/her to treat patients even if they have not had extensive previous hematologic or oncologic experience. Pertinent advances in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, immunology, transplantation and biochemistry are the result of 40 years of practical experience by the author in the management of patients and incorporates various contributors who have had extensive clinical experience. - Features numerous tables, flow diagrams, protocols, and algorithms for quick access of essential clinical information necessary for the diagnosis and management of these diseases in children - Designed as a concise, easy to use guide for medical students, residents, fellows, pediatric hematologists/oncologists, pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners - Much of the practical information contained in this manual is not found in standard textbooks - Straightforward style without any redundant words or references

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 4
Copyright Page 5
CONTENTS 8
Contributors 10
Preface to Fourth Edition 12
Preface to Third Edition 14
Preface to Second Edition 16
Preface to First Edition 18
Chapter 1. Classification and Diagnosis of Anemia During Childhood 20
Chapter 2. Anemia During the Neonatal Period 31
Chapter 3. Iron-Deficiency Anemia 50
Chapter 4. Megaloblastic Anemia 66
Chapter 5 . Hematologic Manifestations of Systemic Illness 90
Chapter 6. Bone Marrow Failure 113
Chapter 7. Hemolytic Anemia 155
Chapter 8. Polycythemia 218
Chapter 9. Disorders of White Blood Cells 228
Chapter 10. Disorders of Platelets 269
Chapter 11. Disorders of Coagulation 314
Hemostatic Disorders 314
Thrombotic Disorders 347
Chapter 12. Lymphadenopathy and Splenomegaly 382
Chapter 13. Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, and Myeloproliferative Disorders 390
Chapter 14. Leukemias 434
Chapter 15. Hodgkin Disease 472
Chapter 16. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 510
Chapter 17. Central Nervous System Malignancies 531
Chapter 18. Neuroblastoma 549
Chapter 19. Wilms' Tumor 567
Chapter 20. Rhabdomyosarcoma and Other Soft-Tissue Sarcomas 580
Chapter 21. Malignant Bone Tumors 604
Chapter 22. Histiocytosis Syndromes 623
Chapter 23. Retinoblastoma 649
Chapter 24. Miscellaneous Tumors 664
Chapter 25. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 688
Chapter 26. Supportive Care and Management of Oncologic Emergencies 714
Chapter 27. Evaluation, Investigations and Management of Late Effects of Childhood Cancer 768
Appendix 1. Hematologic Reference Values 794
Appendix 2. CD Antigen Designations 819
Appendix 3. Biological Tumor Markers 822
Appendix 4. Pharmacologic Properties of Commonly Used Chemotherapy Agents 824
Index 827

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.6.2005
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Endokrinologie
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Hämatologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Biochemie / Molekularbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie
• ISBN-10: 0-08-049731-4 / 0080497314
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-049731-0 / 9780080497310