Hematologic Malignancies: Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Title:

Author:

Deeg, H. J. author.

ISBN:

9783540307945

Personal Author:

Deeg, H. J. author.

Physical Description:

XII, 140 p. 9 illus., 7 illus. in color. online resource.

Series:

Hematologic Malignancies

Contents:

Clinical Presentation -- Differential Diagnosis -- Etiology and Epidemiology of MDS -- Molecular Biology of Myelodysplasia -- Classification and Staging of Myelodysplastic Syndromes -- Cytogenetic Diagnosis of Myelodysplastic Syndromes -- Myelodysplastic Syndrome in Children -- Management of Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Introductory Concepts -- Supportive Care -- Hematopoietic Growth Factors -- Biologically Based Treatment -- Hemopoietic Cell Transplantation -- Second Malignancies.

Abstract:

This book summarizes our current knowledge of MDS, from very basic aspects to the clinical management. It provides guidance to the diagnosis, an understanding of disease mechanisms, and a discussion of treatment strategies.

Subject Term:

Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc.

Medicine & Public Health.

Transplant Surgery.

Added Author:

Bowen, D. T.

Gore, S. D.