Lanzkowsky: Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 5th Edition

The fifth edition of the Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology differs considerably from previous editions but has retained the original intent of the author to offer a concise manual of predominantly clinical material culled from personal experience and to be an immediate reference for the diagnosis and management of hematologic and oncologic diseases. The book has remained true to its original intent.
The information included at all times keeps “the eye on the ball” to ensure that pertinent, up-to-date, practical clinical advice is presented without extraneous information, however interesting or pertinent this information may be in a different context.
The book differs from previous editions in many respects. The number of contributors has been considerably expanded drawing on the expertise of leaders in different subjects from various institutions in the United States. Increased specialization within the field of hematology and oncology has necessitated including this large a number of contributors in order to bring to the reader balanced and up-to-date information for the care of patients. In addition, the number of chapters has increased from 27, in the previous edition, to 33. The reason for this is that many of the chapters, such as hemolytic anemia and coagulation, had become so large and the subject so extensive that they were better handled by subdividing the chapter into a number of smaller chapters. An additional chapter on the psychosocial aspects of cancer for children and their families, not present in previous editions, has been added.

Some chapters have been extensively revised and re-written where advancement in knowledge has dictated this approach, e.g., Hodgkin lymphoma, neuroblastoma and rhabdomyosarcoma and other soft-tissue sarcomas, whereas other chapters have been only slightly modified. In nearly all the chapters there has been significant change in the management and treatment section reflecting advances that have occurred in these areas. This edition has retained the essential format written and developed decades ago by the author and, with usage over the years, has proven to be highly effective as a concise, practical, up-to-date guide replete with detailed tables, algorithms and flow diagrams for nvestigation and management of hematologic and oncologic conditions. The tables and flow diagrams included in the book have been updated using the latest information and the most recent protocols of treatment, which have received general acceptance and have become the standard of care, have been included. In a book with so many details, errors inevitably occur.
The four previous editions of this book were published when the name of the hospital was the Schneider Children’s Hospital. Effective April 1, 2010 the name of the hospital was changed to the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York.

Contents
Chapter 1 Classification and Diagnosis of Anemia in Children
Chapter 2 Anemia During the Neonatal Period
Chapter 3 Iron-Deficiency 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 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 20 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Chapter 21 Central Nervous System Malignancies
Chapter 22 Neuroblastoma
Chapter 23 Renal Tumors
Chapter 24 Rhabdomyosarcoma and Other Soft-Tissue Sarcomas
Chapter 25 Malignant Bone Tumors
Chapter 26 Retinoblastoma
Chapter 27 Germ Cell Tumors
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

Book Details

• Hardcover: 1058 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 5 edition (2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123751543
• ISBN-13: 978-0123751546
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 2.2 inches

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