Lymphoma: Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment

by Edited by Robert Marcus , John W. Sweetenham , Michael E. Williams

• ISBN13: 9780521865449
• ISBN10: 0521865441
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-07-16
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Major advances have occurred in almost every aspect of the diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma in recent years. Our understanding of the molecular biology and genetics of the disease has increased exponentially, and significant developments in imaging of this malignancy have resulted in earlier and more accurate diagnosis. At the same time, advances in therapeutic immunology have led to the development of several new treatment options. This landmark new text describes these advances in a single concise volume, placing them in the context of daily clinical practice. Introductory chapters review epidemiology, prognostic factors, imaging and therapeutic immunology. These are followed by chapters on each lymphoma subtype, dealing comprehensively with all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. Highly illustrated in full colour throughout and written and edited by the leading authorities in the field, this book provides all the information needed to diagnose and manage these complex disorders.

Table of Contents

List of contributors	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
Lymphoma Overview
Epidemiology	p. 3
Pathology and cytogenetics	p. 12
Imaging	p. 19
Prognostic factors for lymphomas	p. 32
Clinical trials in lymphoma	p. 55
Therapeutic immunology	p. 68
Lymphoma Subtypes
Hodgkin's lymphoma	p. 89
Follicular lymphoma	p. 111
MALT lymphoma and other marginal zone lymphomas	p. 126
Small lymphocytic lymphoma and its variants	p. 141
Mantle cell lymphoma	p. 154
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma	p. 168
Burkitt's and lymphoblastic lymphomas	p. 182
Central nervous system lymphoma	p. 200
T-cell lymphoma	p. 215
Cutaneous lymphoma	p. 233
Lymphoma in the immunosuppressed	p. 252
Index	p. 266
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