Topic: hematologic diseases (he)
Title: Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Author: Sekeres, M.; Kalaycio, M.; Bolwell, B., eds.
Source: IN: Sekeres, M.; Kalaycio, M.; Bolwell, B., eds. Clinical Malignant Hematology. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill. 2007. pp 1-102.
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Abstract: This section on acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is from a comprehensive reference book that covers the full spectrum of cancers in the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. This section offers nine chapters: epidemiology, risk factors, and classification; molecular biology, pathology, and cytogenetics of AML; clinical features and making the diagnosis; treatment for AML in patients less than 60 years of age; treatment approach to AML in older adults; treatment approach to acute promyelocytic leukemia; approaches to the treatment of secondary AML and advanced myelodysplasia; definition of remission, prognosis, and follow-up in patients with AML; and treatment of relapsed or refractory AML and new frontiers in therapy for AML. The chapters include full coverage of all treatment options such as chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The chapters are illustrated with black-and-white clinical pictures and photomicrographs. Each chapter concludes with an extensive list of references.

Format: Book Chapter
Language: English.
Major Keywords: Hematologic Diseases. Cancer. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Pathology. Risk Factors. Diagnostic Tests. Patient Care Management. Cancer Therapy. Leukemia.
Minor Keywords: Blood Diseases and Disorders. Bone Marrow. Radiation Therapy. Chemotherapy. Epidemiology. Prognosis. Classification. Transplantation. Stem Cells. Etiology. Remission. Recurrence. Age Factors.
Publication Number: HEBK10268
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