Research Catalog

Title

Manual of pediatric hematology and oncology / Philip Lanzkowsky.

Author

Lanzkowsky, Philip, 1932-

Publication

Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, [2005], ©2005.

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Details

Description

xvii, 832 pages : illustrations; 27 cm

Summary

"This book is complete with detailed tables, flow diagrams, and algorithms for investigation and clinical management of these diseases. It is unique in that the entire subject of hematology and oncology in children is covered in one volume." "The Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 4E is essential for medical students, pediatric house staff, fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology seeking a systematic approach to these diseases, and as a guide for preparation for board examinations. This book will be extremely valuable to hematologists, oncologists, and internists who treat children and adolescents and need a ready reference for the up-to-date diagnosis and management of these diseases."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

• Neoplasms > Child
• Tumors in children > Handbooks, manuals, etc
• Pediatric hematology > Handbooks, manuals, etc
• Hematologic Diseases > Infant
• Neoplasms > Infant
• Hematologic Diseases > Child

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1. Classification and diagnosis of anemia during childhood -- 2. Anemia during the neonatal period -- 3. Iron-deficiency anemia -- 4. Megaloblastic anemia -- 5. Hematologic manifestations of systemic illness -- 6. Bone marrow failure -- 7. Hemolytic anemia -- 8. Polycythemia -- 9. Disorders of the white blood cells -- 10. Disorders of platelets -- 11. Disorders of coagulation -- 12. Lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly -- 13. Lymphoproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative disorders -- 14. Leukemias -- 15. Hodgkin disease -- 16. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma -- 17. Central nervous system malignancies -- 18. Neuroblastoma -- 19. Wilms' tumor -- 20. Rhabdomyosarcoma and other soft-tissue sarcomas -- 21. Malignant bone tumors -- 22. Histiocytosis syndromes -- 23. Retinoblastoma -- 24. Miscellaneous tumors -- 25. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation -- 26. Supportive care and management of oncologic emergencies -- 27. Evaluation, investigations and management of late effects of childhood cancer -- App. 1. Hematologic reference values -- App. 2. CD antigen designations -- App. 3. Biological tumor markers -- App. 4. Pharmacologic properties of the commonly used chemotherapy agents.

ISBN

0120885247 (alk. paper)

LCCN

2004027550

OCLC

• ocm57044057
• SCSB-5183905

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries