Leukaemia Diagnosis by Barbara J. Bain

From the bestselling author, Barbara J. Bain, the new edition of this practical reference on the principles of leukemia diagnosis and classification has been fully updated, and incorporates the recently revised WHO classification. Leukemia are a very heterogeneous group of diseases, which differ from each other in aetiology, pathogenesis, prognosis and responsiveness to treatment. Accurate diagnosis and classification are vital for the identification of specific biological entities and underpin scientific advances in this field. The detailed characterization of hematological neoplasms is also essential for the optimal management of individual patients. In this user-friendly guide, Professor Bain illustrates and explains how these many laboratory techniques are used for the diagnosis and classification of leukemia and related disorders. Leukemia Diagnosis, Fifth Edition will be highly valuable to trainee hematologists and laboratory scientists in hematology and related disciplines, and will also prove a useful reference source and teaching aid for those who already have expertise in this field. In addition, cytogeneticists and molecular geneticists will find that this book enhances their understanding of the relationship of their disciplines to the diagnosis, classification and monitoring of leukemia and related disorders. Essential reading for every hematologist and haematopathologist, Leukemia Diagnosis,

Fifth Edition features

• Over 300 high quality full colour digital images of abnormal cells in leukemia and lymphoma supplemented by histological, cytogenetic and immunophenotyping images
• Recent information on cytogenetic and molecular genetic abnormalities in leukemia
• Updated information on the characteristic immunophenotypic characteristics of different categories of leukemia