Advances in Predisposition to Bone Marrow Failure and Hematopoietic Neoplasms

Advances in Predisposition to Bone Marrow Failure and Hematopoietic Neoplasms
Author: Sushree Sahoo
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2024-02-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 2832545254

Bone marrow failure (BMF) syndromes are heterogeneous genetic disorders that have recently been recognized as a distinct class of cancer predisposition. Recently, basic research and clinical studies have focused on understanding and targeting these genetic alterations, uncovering their clinical outcomes, and elucidating the underlying mechanisms for hematopoietic neoplasms predisposition. These efforts have facilitated a more precise definition of these disorders and have not only helped define the etiological and pathological nature of this group of diseases, but also exposed novel biological aspects associated with these disorders, such as DNA-damage in Fanconi Anemia, ribosome biogenesis in Diamond-Blackfan anemia, and telomere biology disorders. Most recently myeloid neoplasms with germline predisposition of genes including GATA2, CEBPA, DDX41, RUNX1, ANKRD26, ETV6, SAMD9, SAMD9L, and ERCC6L2 were recognized as a class of hereditary blood disorders, and have been associated with features of BMF.

Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic Anemia
Author: Hubert Schrezenmeier
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780521641012

Comprehensive and up-to-date clinical reference, with an emphasis on treatment.

Diagnosis of Blood and Bone Marrow Disorders

Diagnosis of Blood and Bone Marrow Disorders
Author: Sa A. Wang
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2018-06-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319202790

This book focuses on hematopoietic and lymphoid neoplasms that initially present as peripheral blood abnormalities, with either cytopenias or elevated peripheral blood counts, as well as non-neoplastic conditions that may raise concern for a hematologic malignancy. The scope of the book includes myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), mixed myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms (MDS/MPN), as well as lymphomas and lymphoid leukemias that typically present initially with peripheral blood abnormalities. Within each category, a comprehensive list of differential diagnoses is discussed. For each disease entity, the reader is updated with new molecular genetic data, biomarkers, and recent applications of immunophenotyping, and how to incorporate the new information in disease diagnosis and classifications is illustrated, including the use of diagnostic algorithms where appropriate. The book employs the revised WHO Classification of Hematopoietic Neoplasms for all disease entities. Diagnosis of Blood and Bone Marrow Disorders will serve as a very useful resource for pathologists, pathologists in training, hematologists and medical technologists who are involved in the clinical work-up of patients with bone marrow and blood neoplasms. It will provide a practical and concise yet comprehensive review.

Fanconi Anemia

Fanconi Anemia
Author: ... Schindler-Hoehn
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3805582773

Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disease discovered 80 years ago by Guido Fanconi, an eminent Swiss pediatrician. It is characterized by short stature, skeletal anomalies, increased incidence of solid tumors and leukemias, bone marrow failure and cellular sensitivity to DNA damaging agents. Following a historical account, exemplary case reports and the current status of FA genes and their mutations, this volume discusses neoplasia in FA as well as current approaches to pre- and postnatal diagnosis. Further topics include revertant mosaicism as a kind of 'natural gene therapy' and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as the only curative approach in FA. The final chapters investigate evolutionary aspects of the FA genes with special emphasis on the avian genome and the involvement of FA genes in recombinational types of DNA repair. Physicians and researchers in the fields of pediatrics, hematology, cancer, genetics, DNA repair and aging will benefit from understanding this disease, which illustrates the complex network of genomic maintenance systems that protect us from cancer and premature aging.

Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes

Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Author: Neal S. Young
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, along with a few other contributors, explore ten disorders that may be linked only by resulting in a lowered blood count that can be traced to the failure of the bone marrow. They are acquired aplastic anemia, Fanconi's anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, myelofibrosis, pure red cell aplasia, agranulocytosis, acquired amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenic purpura, bone marrow failure related to human immunodeficiency virus, and T cell large granular lymphocyte lymphoproliferative disorder. The text is supported by 13 color plates. The index is particularly detailed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Textbook for Nurses

The European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Textbook for Nurses
Author: Michelle Kenyon
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2018-03-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319500260

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This textbook, endorsed by the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT), provides adult and paediatric nurses with a full and informative guide covering all aspects of transplant nursing, from basic principles to advanced concepts. It takes the reader on a journey through the history of transplant nursing, including essential and progressive elements to help nurses improve their knowledge and benefit the patient experience, as well as a comprehensive introduction to research and auditing methods. This new volume specifically intended for nurses, complements the ESH-EBMT reference title, a popular educational resource originally developed in 2003 for physicians to accompany an annual training course also serving as an educational tool in its own right. This title is designed to develop the knowledge of nurses in transplantation. It is the first book of its kind specifically targeted at nurses in this specialist field and acknowledges the valuable contribution that nursing makes in this area. This volume presents information that is essential for the education of nurses new to transplantation, while also offering a valuable resource for more experienced nurses who wish to update their knowledge.

Cancer and Aging

Cancer and Aging
Author: M. Extermann
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2013-01-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3318023078

Cancer is clearly an age-related disease. Recent research in both aging and cancer has demonstrated the complex interaction between the two phenomena. This affects a wide spectrum of research and practice, anywhere from basic research to health care organization. Core examples of these close associations are addressed in this book. Starting with basic research, the first chapters cover cancer development, mTOR inhibition, senescent cells altering the tumor microenvironment, and immune senescence affecting cancer vaccine response. Taking into account the multidisciplinarity of geriatric oncology, several chapters focus on geriatric and oncologic aspects in patient assessment, treatment options, nursing and exercise programs. The book is rounded off by a discussion on the impact of the metabolic syndrome illustrating the interactions between comorbidity and cancer and a chapter on frailty.This book provides the reader with insights that will hopefully foster his or her reflection in their own research and practice to further the development of this most exciting field. Given the aging of the population worldwide and the high prevalence of cancer, it is essential reading not only for oncologists and geriatricians but for all health practitioners.

Bone Marrow Pathology

Bone Marrow Pathology
Author: Barbara J. Bain
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0470756896

Written by one of the world's leading haematologists, and three renowned histopathologists, Bone Marrow Pathology provides a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis of bone marrow disease. Now in its Third Edition, the text has been extensively revised and rewritten to reflect the latest advances in the field. Features: An extremely practical, up-to-the-minute text incorporating the new WHO classification of haematopoietic malignancies A comprehensive text written with great precision and clarity of style Incorporates a new section 'Problems and Pitfalls' - a unique section that will aid the working pathologist faced with a difficult situation An important text for the haematologist, histopathologist and haematopathologist with equal weight given to peripheral blood, aspirate, trephine biology and specialized techniques Extensively illustrated with many of the photographs being of paraffin-embedded sections Combines all the techniques now applied to bone marrow diagnosis, including immunocytochemistry, flow cytometery, immunohistochemistry and the diagnostic role of cytogenetic and molecular genetic analysis

Lanzkowsky's Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Lanzkowsky's Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Author: Jonathan D. Fish
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 836
Release: 2021-11-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323853617

Lanzkowsky's Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Seventh Edition remains the go-to clinical manual for the treatment and management of childhood cancers and blood disorders. It is a comprehensive book on patient management, replete with algorithms and flow diagrams, and includes a new section on vascular anomalies. Reflecting the considerable advances in the treatment and management of hematologic and oncologic diseases in children, the seventh edition of this successful clinical manual is entirely updated to incorporate all current treatment protocols, new drugs, and management approaches. Its concise and easy-to-read format, again, enables readers to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions without having to reference larger medical textbooks. - Designed to be easily readable and highly practical with over 400 illustrative tables, along with color diagrams and figures - New chapter on Pediatric Vascular Anomalies - New content on 'blood avoidance' programs to honor religious preferences - Discussions of new drugs and immunological therapies for cancers, along with discussions of increasing use of cytokine stimulants for hematologic disorders - Includes practical genetic evaluations providing a deeper understanding and advances in management of bone marrow failure diseases