Pediatric Hematology, 2/e is a comprehensive and succinct referenced text on the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases in childhood. It provides a ready source of reference for all the conditions likely to be encountered in day-to-day clinical practice. For each condition, advice is given on differential diagnoses and clinical management. There is also a useful section listing normal values for paediatric haematological variables, which is ideal for daily referral purposes.
This second edition has been extensively updated throughout in light of recent developments. In particular, where appropriate, there is discussion of the molecular aspects of disease and the clinical application of gene therapy and cytokines.New edition has been completely restyled in terms of content and presentation
Provides a succinct and balanced overview of childhood blood disordersEmphasis on clinical importance of these conditions, rather than just academic interest
Expanded extensively, from 15 chapters in first edition to over 40 in the second, divided into nine distinct sections
Addition of new, internationally renowned editor, Professor Blanchette, plus 50% increase in number of US/Canadian contributorsSubstantially new artwork, including expanded colour plate section
Total revision of existing chapters
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Primary: General paediatricians and haematologists/oncologists, both in training and in practice. Secondary: Laboratory scientists working in haematology and senior nursing staff on paediatric haematology/oncology wards.
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Höhe: 152 mm
Breite: 229 mm
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978-0-443-05840-0 (9780443058400)
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Reference Ranges. Section 2: Marrow Failure Syndromes. Inherited Marrow Failure Syndromes. Acquired Aplastic Anemia. Failure of Erythropoiesis. Myelodysplasia. Section 3: Red Cell Disorders. Iron Metabolism and Excess. Iron Deficiency. Porphyria. Megaloblastic Anemia. Neonatal Anemia. Immune Hemolysis. Sickle Cell Disease. Abnormal Hemoglobins. Red Cell Membrane Disorders. Red Cell Enzyme Disorders. Thalassemia Syndromes. Section 4: Granulocyte and Macrophage Disorders. Benign Granulocyte Disorders. Histiocytic Syndromes. Pathologyof AML. Therapy of AML. CML in Childhood. Section 5: Platelet Disorders. Congenital and Inherited Thrombocytopenias. Acquired Thrombocytopenias. Thrombocytosis. Platelet Functional Disorders. Section 6: Lymphocyte Disorders. Immune Deficiency Disorders. Pathology of ALL. Therapy of ALL. Lymphomas. Section 7: Coagulation Disorders. Hemophilia. Von Willebrands Disease. Other Inherited Coagulation Disorders. Acquired Coagulation Disorders in Neonates. Acquired Coagulation Disorders in Older Children. Thrombophilia. Section 8: Supportive Therapy. Blood Products and Their Use. Hazards of Blood Products. Management of Neutropenia. Section 9: Hematological Effects of Systemic Diseases. Hematological Effects of Systemic Disease. Hematological Effects of Malignant Disease. Storage Disorders.
