Precision Molecular Pathology of Neoplastic Pediatric Diseases

Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-030-07818-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 360 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 635 g

Reihe: Molecular Pathology Library

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of pediatric oncology. The text covers relevant concepts in molecular biology and addresses technical principles, applications, challenges, and integration of current and emerging genomic and molecular methods in the diagnosis and personalized management of childhood cancers. The text also discusses a wide array of pediatric neoplasms in the context of molecular pathology in a concise and understandable manner, with focus on their molecular pathogenesis, clinicopathological features, classification, molecular diagnosis, and approaches to personalized care.
Written by experts in the field, Precision Molecular Pathology of Neoplastic Pediatric Diseases serves as a valuable resource for pathologists, pediatric oncologists, trainees and researchers with an interest in pediatric and molecular pathology.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Furtado, Larissa V.

Husain, Aliya N.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pathologie, Cytopathologie, Histopathologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Principles of Molecular Biology.- Molecular Oncogenesis.- Molecular Testing in Oncology.- Molecular Methods in Oncology: Targeted Mutational Analysis.- Molecular Methods in Oncology: Genomic Analysis.- Molecular Targeted Therapy of Pediatric Neoplasms.- Hematolymphoid System.- Nervous System.- Neuroblastoma and neuroblastic tumors.- Skin, Soft Tissue and Bone.- Head and Neck.- Cardiovascular and Respiratory System.- Gastrointestinal Tract.- Liver and Pancreas.- Genitourinary.

Über Autor(innen)

Larissa V. Furtado, MDMedical Director, Molecular OncologyARUP LaboratoriesAssistant Professor of PathologyUniversity of Utah School of Medicine500 Chipeta WayMS J15-113Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108 Aliya N. Husain, MDProfessor of PathologyUniversity of Chicago Medicine5841 S. Maryland Ave., Room S-627, MC 6101Chicago, IL 60637