Fast Facts: Lymphoma

Chris Hatton, Graham Collins, John Sweetenham (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

160 Seiten

2018 | 3rd edition
S. Karger Publishers Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-910797-94-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Lymphoma affects all ages. Advances in diagnostic cellular and molecular techniques coupled with new treatment options are improving patient outcomes. This third edition of our bestselling 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' distills the most important aspects of diagnosis and management into an up-to-date and highly accessible well-illustrated overview that includes: * a clear outline of the nature of lymphoma * the essentials of clinical presentation, biopsy and histology * a synopsis of current laboratory diagnostics, including immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and microarray technology, and updated to include the latest molecular genetic techniques * key aspects of staging and initial therapy * clearly illustrated overviews of the pathology, presentation, treatment and prognosis of each lymphoma subtype * new treatment options, including targeted biological therapies and chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells) * a practical overview of supportive care for the complications of lymphoma. Written by three lymphoma experts from the UK and USA, 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' gives an interesting international perspective to this challenging disease. Its clarity and colorful format make it a valuable resource for senior health professionals seeking an accessible update in this area of hemato-oncology, trainee doctors and specialist nurses who are new to it, and individuals affected by lymphoma and seeking more information. Contents: * Epidemiology * Cellular and molecular aspects * Presentation, biopsy and diagnostic laboratory techniques * Staging and general management principles * Aggressive B-cell lymphomas * Indolent B-cell lymphomas * T-cell and natural-killer cell lymphomas * Immunocompromised and HIV-positive patients * Hodgkin lymphoma * Treatment modalities * Supportive care

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.01.2019
• Zusatzinfo: 78 fig., 78 in color, 37 tab.
• Sprache: englisch
• Gewicht: 270 g
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Hämatologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie
• ISBN-10: 1-910797-94-4 / 1910797944
• ISBN-13: 978-1-910797-94-5 / 9781910797945
• Zustand: Neuware