基本説明
Reflects the significant advances which have occurred in the application of cytogenetics and in particular, molecular genetics in the diagnosis classfication and understanding of leukaemia. Previous ed.: 2003.
Full Description
UP-TO-DATE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LEUKAEMIA DIAGNOSIS Written by a renowned expert this practical guide had been fully revised and updated. The book covers recent advances in the fields of immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and molecular genetics. It illustrates how laboratory techniques are used for the diagnosis and classification of leukaemia and includes images of abnormal cells to aid diagnosis. This fourth edition: * Incorporates the recommendations of the 2008 WHO Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues * Includes 300 high quality full colour digital images of abnormal cells in leukaemia and lymphoma - 50 of which are completely new Every haematologist and haematopathologist should keep a copy close at hand for quick reference.
Contents
Preface. 1 The Nature of Leukaemia, Cytology, Cytochemistry and the FAB Classification of Acute Leukaemia. 2 Immunophenotyping and Cytogenetic/Molecular Genetic. Analysis in Leukaemia and Related Conditions. 3 Acute Leukaemia: Integration of Morphological, Immunophenotypic and Genetic Information and the WHO. Classification. 4. The Myelodysplastic Syndromes. 5 Chronic Myeloid Leukaemias. 6 Lymphoid Leukaemias of Mature T, B and Natural Killer cells. Appendix Leukaemia Diagnosis in Resource-Poor Laboratories. Index.
