The authority of Harrison’sin a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to Hematology and Oncology A Doody’s Core Title for 2011! 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 Oncologyis a must for students and clinicians alike. Harrison’s Hematology and Oncologydelivers: 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 17eDVD 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’stailored to your specialty Condensed Table of Contents: The Cellular Basis of Hematopoiesis; Cardinal Manifestations of Hematologic Disease; Anemias; Myeloproliferative Disorders; Hematologic Malignancies; Disorders of Hemostasis; Biology of Cancer; Principles of Cancer Prevention and Treatment; Neoplastic Disorders; Endocrine Neoplasia; Remote Effects of Cancer; Oncologic Emergencies and Late Complications. The Harrison’sspecialty 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
Contenido del Libro “Harrison’s Hematology and Oncology – Dan L. Longo”
Contents
Contributors
Preface
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
Section III: Anemias
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
Section IV: Myeloproliferative Disorders
13 Polycythemia Vera and Other Myeloproliferative Diseases
Section V: Hematologic Malignancies
14 Acute and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
15 Malignancies of Lymphoid Cells
16 Plasma Cell Disorders
17 Amyloidosis
Section VI: Disorders of Hemostasis
18 Disorders of Platelets and Vessel Wall
19 Coagulation Disorders
20 Venous Thrombosis
21 Pulmonary Thromboembolism
22 Antiplatelet, Anticoagulant, and Fibrinolytic Drugs
Section VII: Biology of Cancer
23 Cancer Genetics
24 Cancer Cell Biology and Angiogenesis
Section VIII: Principles of Cancer Prevention and Treatment
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
Section IX: Neoplastic Disorders
31 Cancer of the Skin
32 Head and Neck Cancer
33 Neoplasms of the Lung
34 Breast Cancer
35 Gastrointestinal Tract 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
Section X: Endocrine Neoplasia
45 Thyroid Cancer
46 Endocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Pancreas
47 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
48 Pheochromocytoma and Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Section XI: Remote Effects of Cancer
49 Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Endocrinologic/Hematologic
50 Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndromes
Section XII: Oncologic Emergencies and Late Complications
51 Oncologic Emergencies
52 Late Consequences of Cancer and Its Treatment
Appendix: Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance
Review and Self-Assessment
Index