Leukaemia Diagnosis.
Title:
Leukaemia Diagnosis.
Author:
Bain, Barbara J.
ISBN:
9781444318487
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Edition:
4th ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (403 pages)
Contents:
LEUKAEMIA DIAGNOSIS -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- ABBREVIATIONS -- 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 COUNTRIES -- INDEX.
Abstract:
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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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