The authority of Harrison's in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to Hematology and Oncology
Featuring the chapters on Hematology and Oncology that appear in the landmark Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's.
You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors -- presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison's Hematology and Oncology is a must for students and clinicians alike.
Harrison's Hematology and Oncology delivers:
The Harrison’s specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:
Featuring the chapters on Hematology and Oncology that appear in the landmark Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's.
You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors -- presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison's Hematology and Oncology is a must for students and clinicians alike.
Harrison's Hematology and Oncology delivers: - A unique single-source reference featuring hard-to-find integrated information on hematology and oncology.
- Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented chapters.
- Valuable content in print form from the acclaimed Harrison's 17e DVD.
- 52 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions in their areas of expertise.
- 115 high-yield self-assessment Q&A for exam and board review, drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e.
- Complete coverage of need-to-know hematology and oncology topics, including the latest information on hematopoiesis, cancer cell biology, and cancer prevention.
- Helpful appendix that highlights laboratory values of clinical importance.
Everything you would expect from Harrison's tailored to your specialty.
The Harrison’s specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:
- Anthony S. Fauci, MD
- Eugene Braunwald, MD
- Dennis L. Kasper, MD
- Stephen L. Hauser, MD
- Dan L. Longo, MD
- J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
- Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD
Contents
SECTION I: THE CELLULAR BASIS OF HEMATOPOIESIS
- 1. Hematopoietic Stem Cells
SECTION II: CARDINAL MANIFESTATIONS OF HEMATOLOGIC DISEASE
- 2. Anemia and Polycythemia
- 3. Bleeding and Thrombosis
- 4. Enlargement of Lymph Nodes and Spleen
- 5. Disorders of Granulocytes and Monocytes
- 6. Atlas of Hematology and Analysis of Peripheral Blood Smears
- 7. Iron Deficiency and Other Hypoproliferative Anemias
- 8. Disorders of Hemoglobin
- 9. Megaloblastic Anemias
- 10. Hemolytic Anemias and Anemia Due to Acute Blood Loss
- 11. Aplastic Anemia, Myelodysplasia, and Related Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- 12. Transfusion Biology and Therapy
- 13. Polycythemia Vera and Other Myeloproliferative Diseases
- 14. Acute and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- 15. Malignancies of Lymphoid Cells
- 16. Plasma Cell Disorders
- 17. Amyloidosis
- 18. Disorders of Platelets and Vessel Wall
- 19. Coagulation Disorders
- 20. Venous Thrombosis
- 21. Pulmonary Thromboembolism
- 22. Antiplatelet, Anticoagulant, and Fibrinolytic Drugs
- 23. Cancer Genetics
- 24. Cancer Cell Biology and Angiogenesis
- 25. Approach to the Patient with Cancer
- 26. Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer
- 27. Principles of Cancer Treatment
- 28. Infections in Patients with Cancer
- 29. Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
- 30. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- 31. Cancer of the Skin
- 32. Head and Neck Cancer
- 33. Neoplasms of the Lung
- 34. Breast Cancer
- 35. Gastrointestinal Cancer
- 36. Tumors of the Liver and Biliary Tree
- 37. Pancreatic Cancer
- 38. Bladder and Renal Cell Carcinomas
- 39. Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Prostate
- 40. Testicular Cancer
- 41. Gynecologic Malignancies
- 42. Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcomas and Bone Metastases
- 43. Primary and Metastatic Tumors of the Nervous System
- 44. Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
- 45. Thyroid Cancer
- 46. Endocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Pancreas
- 47. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- 48. Pheochromocytoma and Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- 49. Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Endocrinologic / Hematologic
- 50. Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndromes
- 51. Oncologic Emergencies
- 52. Late Consequences of Cancer and Its Treatment
- Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance
- Review and Self-Assessment
Product Details
- Paperback: 788 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (May 10, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0071663355
- ISBN-13: 978-0071663359
- Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches