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New edition of a text that provides a thorough overview of the morphologic, immunologic, and molecular genetic characteristics of the benign and malignant proliferations derived from the cellular elements that comprise the hematopoietic and immune systems. A review of the structural and functional characteristics of these systems is followed by chapters that describe immunologic markers and their application in the flow cytometric and immunohistochemical analysis of hematologic neoplasms, the normal histology and immunoarchitecture of the lymphoid organs, the structure and function of the antigen receptor genes and oncogenes and their applications, the role of cytogenetics, and guidelines for the organization and operation of a hematopathology laboratory and for the technical evaluation of lymph node biopsies. Subsequent contributions detail the role of fine needle biopsy and imprint cytology, lymphoid proliferations that simulate malignant lymphoma, the atypical lymphoproliferative disorders, Hodgkins's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, the extranodal lymphoid hyperplasias and malignant lymphomas, analysis of bone marrow specimens, and bone marrow involvement in various disorders. Edited by Knowles, pathologist-in-chief of Presbyterian Hospital in New York.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

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Cornell Univ., New York, NY. Provides a thorough overview of the morphologic, immunologic, and molecular genetic characteristics of the benign and malignant proliferations derived from the cellular elements comprising the hematopoietic and immune systems. Previous edition: c1992. Extensive references. DNLM: Hematopoietic System--pathology

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The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.

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Reviewer: Yaping Wu, MD (University of Kansas Medical Center)Description: This second edition hematopathology book has been updated and the inventory of pictures expanded to reflect the increased knowledge and current concepts in the field. It is 334 pages larger than its predecessor, which was published in 1992. Purpose: The editor's goal is to provide a thorough overview of the morphologic, immunologic, and molecular genetic characteristics of benign and malignant proliferations derived from the cellular elements that comprise the hematopoietic and immune systems. Audience: This book is written for hematopathologists, general pathologists, hematologists/oncologists, and hematopathology fellows as well as pathology and hematology residents. Features: The 53 chapters deal with such broad subjects as the structural and functional characteristics of the hematopoietic and immune systems, immunologic markers, the antigen receptor gene and oncogenes and their applications in the diagnosis and classification of hematologic neoplasms, the role of fine needle biopsy and imprint cytology in the diagnosis of lymphomas, the benign reactive proliferations, and premalignant and malignant conditions. It also incorporates the latest WHO classification of hematologic malignancies and the clinical significance of those classifications. Each chapter is prepared by the experts who have been closely associated with, and who have made significant contributions to, that particular aspect of hematopathology. As such, as stated by the editor, "the list of contributors represents a veritable Who's Who in hematopathology." Assessment: This is an excellent overview of the advances and discoveries that have taken place in the field of hematopathology during the past nine years; hence, it represents the definitive book of modern hematopathology. It would appeal to a broad audience:to novices as an introduction and to experts as "must have" definitive reference.

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New edition of a text that provides a thorough overview of the morphologic, immunologic, and molecular genetic characteristics of the benign and malignant proliferations derived from the cellular elements that comprise the hematopoietic and immune systems. A review of the structural and functional characteristics of these systems is followed by chapters that describe immunologic markers and their application in the flow cytometric and immunohistochemical analysis of hematologic neoplasms, the normal histology and immunoarchitecture of the lymphoid organs, the structure and function of the antigen receptor genes and oncogenes and their applications, the role of cytogenetics, and guidelines for the organization and operation of a hematopathology laboratory and for the technical evaluation of lymph node biopsies. Subsequent contributions detail the role of fine needle biopsy and imprint cytology, lymphoid proliferations that simulate malignant lymphoma, the atypical lymphoproliferative disorders, Hodgkins's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, the extranodal lymphoid hyperplasias and malignant lymphomas, analysis of bone marrow specimens, and bone marrow involvement in various disorders. Edited by Knowles, pathologist-in-chief of Presbyterian Hospital in New York. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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