Lilleyman: PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY, 2ª Ed.

Año: 1999..........P.V.P. 26.600 Ptas./158,33 Euros..........944 Pag./193 Illus.

Pediatric Hematology, 2 nd edition is a comprehensive and succinct reference 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 2nd edition has been extensively updated throughout in light of recent developments. In particular, where appropriate, there is discussion of the molecular espects of disease and the clinical application of gene therapy and cytokines.

FEATURES
  • New editon has been completely restyled in terms of content and presentation
  • Provides a succinct and balanced overview of childhood blood disorders
  • Emphasis on clinical importance of these conditions, rather than just academic interest
NEW TO THIS EDITION
  • Expanded extensively, from 15 chapters in first edition to over 40 in the second, divided into nine distinct sections
  • Substantially new artwork, including expanded colour plate section
  • Total revision of existing chapters
CONTENTS

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. Megaloglastic 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. Bening granulocyte disorders. Histiocytic syndromes. Pathology of AML. Therapy of AML. CML in childhood. Section 5: Platelet disorders. Congenital and inherited thrombocytopenias. Acquired thrombocytopenias. Platelet functional disorders. Section 6: Lymphocyte disorders. Immune deficiency disorders. Pathology of ALL. therapy of ALL. Lymphomas. Section 7: Coagulation disorders. Hemophilia. von Willebrand's 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 malignant disease. Storage disorders.