Morphologist Bain guides clinical hematologists and oncologists, laboratory scientists, and cytogenetists through the diagnosis and classification of the heterogeneous group of diseases known as leukaemia, which vary in aetiology, clinical course, and outcome. She explains the major classification methods, including the FAB, MIC, and the newly proposed MIC-M; and addresses problems that arise in applying them, along with other strengths, weaknesses, and ambiguities. First published in 1990 by Gower Medical Publishing, and reprinted in 1993 by Wolfe. The third edition includes many more full color illustrations to help diagnosis, and reflects new developments in the cytogenetics and molecular genetics of hematological neoplasms. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Leukaemia is a very heterogeneous group of diseases with a variety of causes, disease processes and outcomes. Accurate diagnosis and classification will ultimately determine the choice of therapy and possible disease outcome for the patient.
Leukaemia Diagnosis is written by Barbara Bain, an acclaimed morphologist, and provides a thorough guide to the principles of diagnosis and classification. The major methods of classification are reviewed (including FAB and MIC) as well as problems that arise in applying them, along with their strengths, weaknesses and ambiguities.
The second edition has been significantly revamped, and includes many more full colour illustrations to describe the disease entities in more detail and to assist in diagnosis. It also reflects the major advances in our understanding of the cytogenetics and molecular genetics of haematological neoplasms.
