WHO classification of tumours of haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues: International Agency for Research on Cancer (World Health Organization classification of tumours) - Softcover

Swerdlow, S.H; International Agency For Research On Cancer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9283224310 ISBN 13: 9789283224310

Publisher: WHO, 2008

Synopsis

WHO Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues is the second volume of the 4th edition of the WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumours. This authoritative, concise reference book provides an international standard for oncologists and pathologists and will serve as an indispensable guide for use in the design of studies monitoring response to therapy and clinical outcome. Diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and associated genetic alterations are described in a strictly disease-oriented manner. Sections on all recognised neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, incidence, age and sex distribution, location, clinical signs and symptoms, pathology, genetics and predictive factors. The book, prepared by more than 130 authors from 22 countries, contains about 1000 colour photographs, numerous charts and more than 2,500 references.

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About the Author:

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.

About this edition

• Publisher: WHO
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 9283224310
• ISBN 13: 9789283224310
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 439