Pediatric hematology and oncology [[electronic resource] ] : scientific principles and clinical practice / / edited by Eddy Estlin, Richard J. Gilbertson, Robert Wynn

• Pubblicazione: Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (447 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.92/15; 618.9215
• Soggetto topico: Pediatric hematology; Tumors in children
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: EstlinEddy GilbertsonRichard J WynnRobert F (Robert Francis)
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology: Scientifi c Principles and Clinical Practice; Contents; Contributors; 1: Introduction; Part I: Central Nervous System Tumors of Childhood; 2: Low- and High-Grade Glioma; 3: Ependymoma; 4: Embryonal Tumors; 5: Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumors; 6: Pediatric Craniopharyngioma, Mixed Glioneuronal Tumors, and Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor; Part II: Hematological Disorders; 7: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia; 8: Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Disorders; 9: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma; 10: Hodgkin's Lymphoma; 11: Histiocytic Disorders ; Part III: Solid Tumors of Childhood12: Neuroblastoma; colour plate; 13: Renal Tumors; 14: Soft Tissue Sarcoma; 15: Bone Tumors; 16: Hepatic Tumors; 17: Germ Cell Tumors; 18: Retinoblastoma; 19: Rare Tumors; Part IV: Supportive Care, Long-Term Issues, and Palliative Care; 20: Supportive Care: Physical Consequences of Cancer and its Therapies; 21: Psychosocial Needs of Children with Cancer and Their Families; 22: Late Effects in Relation to Childhood Cancer; 23: Palliative Care; 24: Clinical Trials Involving Children with Cancer-Organizational and Ethical Issues; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This new textbook has an international authorship and is a practical, up-to-date resource for clinicians responsible for the care of children with oncologic and malignant hematologic disease. It is specifically designed for practicing oncologists and hematologists, pediatricians with an interest in childhood cancer and trainees seeking a systematic approach to these disorders. This new textbook has an emphasis on the visual presentation and ease of reading of contemporary and comprehensive information for children's cancers and contains detailed tables, fact boxes and illustrations. The te
• Titolo autorizzato: Pediatric hematology and oncology
• ISBN: 1-282-77451-4; 9786612774515; 1-4443-1513-7; 1-4443-1514-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910140804203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II