Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: London Boston: Academic Press, c2005Edition: 5th, edition Description: 1058 pagesISBN: - 0123751551
- 9780123751553
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-BOOKS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | EBS13699 | -1 | EBS13699 |
Contents:
Chapter 1 Classification and Diagnosis of Anemia in Children
Chapter 2 Anemia During the Neonatal Period
Chapter 3 IronDeficiency Anemia
Chapter 4 Megaloblastic Anemia
Chapter 5 Hematologic Manifestations of Systemic Illness
Chapter 6 Bone Marrow Failure
Chapter 7 Red Cell Membrane and Enzyme Defects
Chapter 8 Hemoglobinopathies
Chapter 20 NonHodgkin Lymphoma
Chapter 21 Central Nervous System Malignancies
Chapter 22 Neuroblastoma
Chapter 23 Renal Tumors
Chapter 24 Rhabdomyosarcoma and Other SoftTissue Sarcomas
Chapter 25 Malignant Bone Tumors
Chapter 26 Retinoblastoma
Chapter 27 Germ Cell Tumors
Chapter 9 Extracorpuscular Hemolytic Anemia
Chapter 10 Polycythemia
Chapter 11 Disorders of White Blood Cells
Chapter 12 Disorders of Platelets
Chapter 13 Hemostatic Disorders
Chapter 14 Thrombotic Disorders
Chapter 15 Lymphadenopathy and Splenomegaly
Chapter 16 Lymphoproliferative Disorders Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative Disorders
Chapter 17 Leukemias
Chapter 18 Histiocytosis Syndromes
Chapter 19 Hodgkin Lymphoma
Chapter 28 Hepatic Tumors
Chapter 29 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Chapter 30 Management of Oncologic Emergencies
Chapter 31 Supportive Care of Patients with Cancer
Chapter 32 Evaluation Investigations and Management of Late Effects of Childhood Cancer
Chapter 33 Psychosocial Aspects of Cancer for Children and their Families
Appendix 1 Hematological Reference Values
Appendix 2 Biological Tumor Markers
Appendix 3 Pharmacologic Properties of Commonly used Anticancer Drugs
Index
Given that there have been considerable advances in the treatment and management of oncologic diseases in children, the fifth edition of this successful clinical manual will be entirely updated to incorporate all current protocols and developments.This edition will be a comprehensive book on patient management, replete with algorithms and flow diagrams on diagnosis and management. Its concise and easy-to-read format will enable readers to make accurate diagnoses and permit them to treat patients without having extensive previous hematologic/oncologic experience. A list of normal values at various ages in children, providing an extremely useful reference for patient management is included.
Selected for inclusion in Doody's Core Titles 2013, an essential collection development tool for health sciences libraries
Offers a concise, systematic approach to all pediatric hematologic and oncologic disorders in one reference manual
Easy-to-read format: multiple tables, charts, and flow-diagrams for diagnosis and management of pediatric hematologic and oncologic disorders
Clear presentation by practicing clinicians, who are also academic researchers, of recent developments in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, immunology, transplantation, and biochemistry
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