Synopses & Reviews
Review
From the reviews: "Dr. Alfred Feller and Dr. Jacques Diebold have presented us with succinct descriptions and high quality Giemsa-stained photomicrographs ... . Their most valuable contribution, however, is their discussion of unresolved problems of classification ... . The authors also bring attention to significant unresolved problems in the WHO classification, including thought-provoking discussions of ... . are to be congratulated for a job well done and for a most enjoyable and personal approach to the complex problems of lymphomas." (Maurice P. Barcos, Oncology Intl. J. Cancer Research and Treatment, Vol. 67(5-6), 2004) "Feller and Diebold's book is not only based on the WHO classification of lymphoma, but also mirrors its presentation ... . then follows something really good: a section specifically addressing, and indeed called, differential diagnosis. ... Another good feature of this book is its inclusion of organ-specific sections, for example, lymphoma of the lung ... . I liked this book. It is not simply a catalogue of lymphomatoid diseases. I think it will be practically useful." (Dr. D. Wright, ACP News, 2005)
Table of Contents
History of lymphoma classification.- Current lymphoma classification.- Statistical data.- Nodal B-cell lymphomas; Nodal and leukemic T-cell lymphomas.- Extranodal lymphomas: Lymphomas of the GI tract; Lymphomas of the upper aerodigestive tract; Lymphomas of the larynx and trachea; Lymphomas of the salivery glands; Lymphomas of the eye, lacrimal glands and orbit; Lymphomas of the mediastinum; Lymphomas of the lung; Lymphomas of the pleura; Lymphomas of the heart; Lymphomas of the spleen; Lymphomas of the liver; Lymphomas of the reproductive system and urinary system; Lymphomas of the endocrine organs (thyroid, adrenal glands); Lymphomas of the skin; Lymphomas of soft tissue; Lymphomas of the bone; Lymphomas of the central nervous system; Intravascular B-cell lymphoma.- Plasma cell proliferations.- Lymphomas in immunocompromised patients.- Guidelines for lymphoma diagnosis in bone marrow.- Practical advice.