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A thorough overview of the four main types of leukemia (acute and chronic myeloid, acute lymphoblastic and chronic lymphocytic), with superb explanatory illustrations. Covering all aspects of the disease, from a detailed description of hematopoiesis and what goes wrong in leukemia, through the tests and interventions, to the management of emergency complications, this highly readable primer is the ideal resource for primary care providers, specialist nurses and oncology/hematology trainees wanting to know more.
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of abbreviations
- Glossary
- Introduction
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1. Understanding blood and its components
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Hierarchical relationship of blood cell development
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Regulation of normal blood cell development
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2. What is leukemia?
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Definitions
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Pathophysiology
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Classification of leukemias
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3. Epidemiology, etiology and risk factors
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Epidemiology
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Etiology and risk factors
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4. Diagnosis
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Clinical presentation
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Differential diagnoses
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Peripheral blood tests
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Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
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Cytogenetics and molecular genetics
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5. Staging and general management
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Acute myeloid leukemia
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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Chronic myeloid leukemia
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia
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Hairy cell leukemia
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6. Supportive care
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Replacement of blood products (transfusion support)
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Growth factor treatment
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Managing fatigue
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Treatment of nausea and vomiting
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Treatment of hyperuricemia
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Central venous catheter placement
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Managing pain
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Treatment of splenomegaly
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Fertility considerations before chemotherapy
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Support in survivorship – emotional health
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End of life care in advanced disease
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7. Emergencies in leukemia
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Neutropenic sepsis
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Coagulopathy in acute promyelocytic leukemia
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Tumor lysis syndrome
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Hyperleukocytosis and leukostasis
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Differentiation syndrome
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Asparaginase-related thromboses in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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- Useful resources
- Index
- 出版地 ： 德國
- 語言 ： 德文
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