| Histiocytic Disorders of Children and Adults: Basic Science, Clinical Features and Therapy Contributor(s): Weitzman, Sheila (Editor), Egeler, R. Maarten (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521184169 ISBN-13: 9780521184168 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $99.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Hematology - Medical | Immunology |
| Dewey: 616.079 |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (1.59 lbs) 456 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive reference on histiocytic disorders considers the genetics, pathophysiology, and clinical management of this wide range of diseases. It covers all aspects of hystiocytic disorders--from Langerhans cell histiocytosis and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, to the uncommon cutaneous and extracutaneous histiocytic disorders. Current views on the function of normal histiocytes in the immune system, the pathogenesis, underlying genetic defects, clinical presentation, treatment, controversies in therapy, salvage therapies and the late consequences are also presented. |