Hematologia e oncologia de Harrison

Prefácio: Medicina interna de Harrison tem uma longa e destacada tradição nocampo da hematologia. Maxwell Wintrobe, cujo trabalho ajudou aestabelecer a hematologia como uma especialidade da medicina, foium dos organizadores fundadores do livro e participou das primeirassete edições, assumindo o lugar de Tinsley Harrison como organiza-dor principal na 6a e na 7a edição. Wintrobe, nascido em 1901, ini-ciou seu estudo sobre o sangue em 1927 como assistente de medicinana Tulane University, em Nova Orleans. Continuou seus estudos noJohns Hopkins de 1930 a 1940 e se mudou para a University of Utahem 1943, onde permaneceu até sua morte, em 1986. Ele criou umavariedade de testes que são rotineiramente utilizados para caracteri-zar anormalidades dos eritrócitos, incluindo hematócrito, índices deeritrócitos e velocidade de hemossedimentação, e definiu os valoresnormais e anormais para esses parâmetros, além de ter feito váriasoutras contribuições importantes em uma carreira de 50 anos. Featuring a compilation of chapters on hematology and oncology that appear in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Eighteenth Edition, this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison's. You will find content from renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation. Features: Organized into twelve sections: The Cellular Basis of Hematopoiesis; Cardinal Manifestations of Hematologic Diseases; Anemias, Myeloproliferative Disorders; Hematologic Malignancies; Disorders of Hemostasis; Biology of Cancer; Principles of Cancer Prevention and Treatment; Neoplastic Disorders; Endocrine Neoplasia; Remote Effects of Cancer; and Oncologic Emergencies and Late Effects Complications. Each chapter contents relevant information on the genetics, cell biology, pathophysiology, and treatment of specific disease entities. Chapters on hematopoiesis, cancer cell biology, and cancer prevention reflect the rapidly growing body of knowledge in these areas. Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management. 153 high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 18 edition. Content updates and new developments since the publication of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18 edition, 55 chapters written by physicians who are recognized experts in the field of hematology and oncology. Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance Featuring a compilation of chapters on hematology and oncology that appear in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Eighteenth Edition, this clinical companion delivers the knowledge in the field. It is suitable for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation.