Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology 3rd New edition [Kietas viršelis]

"Preface The field of neoplastic hematology is changing rapidly and the management of patients relies more than ever on morphologic, immunophenotypic, karyotypic, and genetic characteristics We are witnessing the emergence of truly individualized approaches to treatment; therefore, morphologic and even extensive immunophenotypic analyses of tumors are not sufficient anymore, as diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment strategies depend heavily on the molecular makeup of tumors Acute myeloid leukemias (AMLs) are now classified based on specific chromosomal changes and mutational status of an expanding list of genes The prognosis of patients with AML cannot be established by a single methodology such as metaphase cytogenetics or even evaluation of the mutation of one gene [ e g , concomitant KIT mutations occurring in the context of core-binding factor-positive AML confer a negative prognosis and NPM1+ AML has a good prognosis only if associated with wild-type fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 gene (FLT3)] The list of mature B- and T-cell lymphoproliferations, both nodal and extranodal, continues to expand and includes (among others) "gray zone" lymphomas (double-hit lymphomas), T-cell lymphomas with a follicular T-helper phenotype, and numerous morphologic and immunophenotypic variants of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Myeloproliferative neoplasms are classified based on the status of JAK2, BCR-ABL1, KIT, and PDGFRA, with morphologic analysis of the bone marrow still playing a crucial role Flow cytometric analysis with 6-, 8-, or even 10-color methodologies helps in the diagnosis and subclassification of acute leukemias as well as B- and T-cell lymphomas, but is also expanding its role in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or myeloproliferative neoplasms"--

Management of tumor patients now relies on new individualized approaches to treatment, requiring extensive knowledge of the molecular makeup of tumors. Updated and expanded, the third edition of Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology examines not only the differential diagnosis but also the detailed morphologic, immunophenotypic, and especially genetic characteristics of the majority of hematolymphoid malignancies.

Featuring a new structure and including new chapters, the third edition updates all content and presents considerable expansion on many topics, including:

• Metaphase cytogenetic and FISH
• Flow cytometry (overview and detailed analysis of specific tumors)
• Acute myeloid leukemia and new classification schemes
• MDS, AML, and B- and T-cell lymphoproliferations
• Abnormal patterns in the lymph node and bone marrow with detail differential diagnosis based on histologic features and cellular composition
• Detailed differential diagnosis based on the expression of broad list of antigenic markers (flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry)
• Extranodal lymphomas
• Diagnosis of MDS and myeloproliferative neoplasm and their differential diagnosis based on the morphologic, flow cytometric, and chromosomal features

The book also provides expanded differential diagnosis of the most common as well as most difficult and rare entities, including morphologic, immunophenotypic, and karyotypic/molecular features. This edition includes updated algorithms for most common diagnoses as well as several new algorithms. The majority of figures have been revised and are in full color.