Illustrated Pathology of the Spleen

Klappentext A highly illustrated account of spleen pathology and its interpretation through histopathology. Zusammenfassung The major aim of this book is to de-mystify splenic pathology for non-specialist consultants and trainees in histopathology. This comprehensive account of the most important and frequently encountered pathological conditions affecting the spleen is highly illustrated in colour throughout. The volume will be an indispensable guide for all histopathologists. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Normal structure, development and functions of the spleen; 3. Post-traumatic and incidentally removed spleen; 4. The spleen in hereditary blood cell abnormalities and auto-immune disorders; 5. The spleen in immunodeficiency and systemic infections; 6. Lymphomas involving the spleen; 7. The spleen in myeloproliferative disorders; 8. Pathology of the splenic stroma; 9. Metastasise and miscellaneous conditions; 10. Summary: Some key points in splenic differential diagnosis; Index.

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• Authors: Bridget S. (University of Southampton) Wr Wilkins, Wilkins Bridget S., Dennis H. Wright, Bridget S Wilkins, Dennis H Wright, Dennis H. (University of Southampton) Wright, Bridget S. (University of Southampton) Wilkins
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 24.02.2000
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine
• EAN: 9780521622271
• ISBN: 978-0-521-62227-1
• Pages: 204
• Subjects: MEDICAL / Pathology; Pathology; MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism; MEDICAL / Laboratory Medicine; Medical / Nursing